PointSCAN - Seeing the wood from the trees

3D laser technology has now been around for a number of years but it is fair to say is now becoming more accepted as a tool for providing solutions to technical design challenges.

When in discussions with a client recently the question was asked as to the ability to provide 3D documentation for a large area of woodland with specific requirement for density, tree type and topographical information. A challenge that PointSCAN wood (sorry) accept.

2.2 acres of woodland was selected and a trial survey conducted to establish the quality of information that could be gathered.

In all 27 scans were completed in under 2.5 hours with a Faro Focus 330 laser scanner enabling a 3D point cloud to be created of the entire site.

This information was processed using Faro Scene software and by applying cross sections through the image, individual tree data was able to be recorded.

Data collected has exceed our clients expectations and provided full colour imaginary of the site which can be reviewed and shared between client and contractors and used to determine tree type and condition. Point cloud information has been used to determine tree density to assist in thinning and effective woodland management along with trunk sizes, canopy spread and topographical information.

3D scanning may not be the answer to all of your survey requirements but when considered you to may discover that your challenges may not be as difficult as they first seem.

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