WiLDER LiDAR Blog

RadioHead Video Using LiDAR

bloglidar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:35:59 +0000

Check out the link below and click on the video links at the bottom of the page to see the radiohead video and the navigation video. These are pretty cool applications of LiDAR that this group is doing.

Velodyne LiDAR

LiDAR Data Hosting Site

bloglidar — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:28:07 +0000

Please check out this LiDAR data hosting site created by Chris Crosby. It is really cool and would be an excellent site for agencies wanting to host LiDAR data.

http://www.opentopography.org/

ASPRS LiDAR accuracy specifications

bloglidar — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:02:33 +0000

I have added a link to Both ASPRS vertical and horizontal accuracy specifications under the Specification Menu on the Main Page to the left of this post. I have not had time to update the blog is sometime and will be looking to add new content starting in late January of early February and try to make weekly posts.

ILMF HOTEL?

bloglidar — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:25:43 +0000

BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM BEFORE 16TH DECEMBER 2011 FOR DISCOUNTED RATES

Dear Jamie,

The International LiDAR Mapping Forum is taking place in Denver from January 23-25th 2012.

Highlights include:

A three day world class Technical Conference reporting on latest technology advances and recent projects, highlighting actual experiences and lessons learned in airborne and bathymetric LIDAR with a focus on mobile mapping.

More than 50 leading companies exhibiting new LIDAR products and a wide range of new technologies and services.

Mobile Mapping Vehicles Onsite offering delegates the opportunity to learn more about their full survey capabilities by taking a drive in one of the vehicles.

Entry-level workshop sessions teaching the basic principles and fundamental benefits of LIDAR whilst providing up-to-date information on current developments.

The International LiDAR Mapping Forum is being held at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. The Hyatt Regency has earned an AAA Four Diamond Award every year since 2005 and has recently received the 2010 “Best of Stay” award from Orbitz travelers and a 2010 Expedia Insider’s Select award.
Book before 16th December 2011 to receive a discounted rate: http://www.lidarmap.org/accommodation/Default.aspx

Rooms are booking up fast, so book NOW.

We look forward to welcoming you to Denver.

The ILMF team.

www.lidarmap.org

LiDAR systems

bloglidar — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:58:21 +0000

I was wondering if anyone has comments about the latest LiDAR systems. How they work, if they hold calibration, and if they have issues. I have received missed reviews regarding the ALS-70, Pegasus, Orion and 680. Can anyone provide addition comments on these systems

ILMF Conference Program

bloglidar — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:57:35 +0000

International LiDAR Mapping Forum Launches 2012
Conference Program
The organizers of the International LiDAR Mapping Forum (ILMF), taking place in Denver from January 23-25th 2012, are delighted to unveil another unmissable conference program for the 12th event of its kind. With world-class technological research and commercial advances in LIDAR presented by experts from across the globe, the program will be delivering information about the latest new technologies and services around the world.
A particular highlight of the event will be the first results of the US National Enhanced Elevation Assessment. This is a major US National program to map the terrain, built environment and vegetation structure at high spatial detail and accuracy. Driven by the increasing use of LIDAR data by Federal, State and other organizations, it aims to standardize interoperability and ensure multi-use of on-demand derivative products for US Geological Survey Agency business uses, but it will also open up new markets and user communities. The results of a project of this scale will be fascinating for many in the LIDAR community.
Other highlights of the program include papers about flood modeling, forestry management, oil and gas pipelines, as well as wildlife and habitat modeling. New technology sessions will present advances in bathymetric LIDAR and deployment of LIDAR in the fast growing mobile mapping sector, with a focus on urban and street mapping applications.
Alastair MacDonald, Conference Chairman of the International LiDAR Mapping Forum comments, “ILMF promises to be even more exciting and informative than usual; the major US programs such as the National Enhanced Elevation Assessment and the NERC reliability alert, certainly indicate good business prospects for the LIDAR community in North America. This year’s ILMF Conference program delivered by world class international speakers will bring these into perspective and complement a raft of new technologies and services being launched and exhibited at the Conference.”
The International LiDAR Mapping Forum will feature more than 50 leading companies exhibiting new LIDAR products and a wide range of new technologies and services. Exhibitors include the LIDAR and complementary sensor manufacturers, survey service companies, data processing, GIS and management specialists and the latest mobile mapping vehicles. The exhibition also houses an informative array of technical posters from academia and industry.
With career-focused workshop sessions running alongside the conference, the International LiDAR Mapping Forum caters for the whole LIDAR community. Caroline Hobden, ILMF Event Manager, explains, “There is something for everyone at this year’s event. Top LIDAR professionals will enjoy learning about the technologies that are pushing the boundaries of LIDAR, while those new to the community will be attracted to workshop sessions to understand LIDAR basics and just how far reaching this technology is. As always, there will be a great opportunity for socializing and networking with a cocktail reception on the opening night, as well as other social events throughout.”
Early Bird rates are available for delegates if they register by November 7, 2011. To take advantage of this please visit: http://www.lidarmap.org/conference/register.aspx
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Press Contact: Emma Lee, Menza Communications, 7 Moorgate, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3EH, UK. Tel: + 44 (0)1367 253750, Mob: 07702 150102. Email: emma.lee@menza.co.uk, www.menza.co.uk.
Other Information: Sophie Potten, Marketing Coordinator, Intelligent Exhibitions Ltd, The Pike House, George Street, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, GL6 0AG, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1453 836363. Email: sophie.potten@intelligentexhibitions.com, www.intelligentexhibitions.com.
About International LiDAR Mapping Forum (ILMF): The ILMF is the premier event for the LIDAR industry, attracting professionals from all over the world. A major focus of this event is the three day world class Technical Conference, where speakers from the international LIDAR community will be reporting on latest technology advances and recent projects, highlighting actual experiences and lessons learned in aerial and bathymetric LIDAR with a focus on mobile mapping. Another key component of the ILMF event is the international exhibition held alongside where more than 50 leading companies in this rapidly growing global market will be showcasing new LIDAR products and a wide range of new technologies and services. Technical workshops are hosted by exhibiting companies and are aimed at providing novice operators and their managers and potential purchasers of equipment with an understanding of the basic principles and fundamental benefits and technology associated with LIDAR whilst providing the more seasoned experts with up-to-date information on current developments.
IEX100 21/10/2011

LiDAR Software Page

bloglidar — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:16:43 +0000

Please note that I have updated the LiDAR Software Page with all the software I know exists. If you have additional Links to software I have not listed please let me know and I will post the link.

LiDAR Events

bloglidar — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:15:14 +0000

If you have an upcoming event you want to post on the Blog please let me know and I will be happy to post it for you.

Accuracy testing

bloglidar — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:56:50 +0000

Some agencies are thinking about changing the accuracy testing to include accuracy testing on raw (unclassified) data. This testing would be bare earth accuracy testing in open areas. I have been thinking about any issues that could occur regarding this. I can’t see any issues with checking bare earth prior to classification of the data because these areas should already have the LiDAR points on the ground prior to classification as long as the data is properly Classified. Please feel free to comment on this because I would like to here other opinions on this.

LiDAR picture of the Day

bloglidar — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:13:54 +0000

The following was provided by Rob Merry of AeroMetric. The data was collected using Tuck Mapping’s Helicopter LIDAR Sensor and Processed By AeroMetric. Anyone can post a Picture of the Day or if you have interesting topics you want to post please let me know.