LiDAR SERVICES

Lidar, or Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing technology that uses pulsed lasers to measure distances to the Earth's surface. It creates detailed, three-dimensional representations of terrain and other features, providing valuable data for mapping, surveying, and analysis.

How Lidar Works:

Lidar systems emit laser pulses and measure the time it takes for the reflected pulses to return to the sensor.
By calculating the travel time, the distance to the surface is determined.
This process is repeated thousands of times per second, creating a dense point cloud of data representing the surface.
This point cloud can then be processed to generate various derivative products, such as Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) and Digital Surface Models (DSMs).

sUAS Aerial LiDAR Applications:

Topographic mapping:

Lidar is used to create detailed elevation models of the Earth's surface, including bare earth and surfaces with vegetation and structures.
3D Digital Modeling: Both aerial and ground based SLAM LiDAR can be used to generate detailed 3D digital twins to asses infrastructure.

Hydrography:

Lidar can be used to map the seabed and measure water depths in rivers, lakes, and oceans.

Forestry:

Lidar data can be used to assess forest structure, density, and canopy height, aiding in forest management.

Archaeology:

Lidar has been used to reveal hidden archaeological features, including ancient cities and roads, obscured by vegetation or other features.

Urban planning:

Lidar can be used to model urban areas, including buildings, infrastructure, and vegetation, aiding in urban planning and design.