The demand for accurate, powerful, and efficient solutions for 3D models is greater than ever before. In our industry, there’s constant pressure to stay on schedule and within budget, while maximising efficiency and delivering high-quality results.
That’s why we’re excited to share our recent adoption of GeoSLAM’s Horizon, a high-value mobile laser 3D scanning device that offers the ultimate versatility in speed and accuracy for collecting geospatial data.
This exceptional tool enables us to survey larger areas quicker and more efficiently – consequently reducing time, field, and travel costs.
What is SLAM technology and how does it work?
SLAM stands for simultaneous localisation and mapping, and the technology allows for the capture of large volumes of data in a range of environments, including, urban, road corridors, internal, underground, and forests.
As world leaders and pioneers in “go-anywhere” 3D mobile mapping and surveying technology, GeoSLAM offers a complete solution, rapidly building highly accurate 3D models within minutes, without the need for laborious traditional surveying methods.
Highly versatile and adaptable to both indoor and outdoor environments, this mobile laser scanning device captures data by measuring a multitude of points to create a 3D point cloud digitisation. The point cloud is accurate within a few centimetres and represents surfaces of objects and features in a variety of environments such as a road, building, or construction site.
With 3D scanning, larger and more intricate areas can be measured faster in the field, with the density of the points dependent on the level of detail required and purpose of the project. The denser the points, the more detailed the representation will be.
A technique called feature-based point recognition is then used to identify and match points in the 3D point cloud data, creating a seamless digital 3D model.
The end result is an accurate, detailed, and vibrant image of the measured object.
What types of projects can we assist with?
GeoSLAM is a versatile surveying technology that can be used for a wide range of projects and applications, providing accurate and detailed data to facilitate decision-making and planning processes. 3D scanning is ideal for:
- Digital building information modelling (BIM)
- Infrastructure and asset management
- Volumetric surveys
- Emergency response
- Forestry surveys
How can 3D scanning services benefit your project?
Besides its advanced mobile mapping technology, GeoSLAM provides fast and accurate 3D mapping of indoor and outdoor environments. The technology can benefit your project in several ways, including:
- Increased time and cost efficiencies
- Enhanced data visualisation
- Versatility
- Time-stamp data capture
How can Barker Ryan Stewart assist?
Accurate surveying is an essential early step for any successful project. Our surveying team has extensive experience in providing spatial solutions and with our latest addition of GeoSLAM, we can provide a service with reliable accuracy, precision, and immediacy. Whether you require design or construction services, or operating and maintaining an asset, our surveying team is well-resourced and positioned to assist you.
