From Scans to Deliverables

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Programme CodeD160
Domain
Smart Systems
Level
Foundation
Learning Partner(s)
GPS Lands
Duration
1 Day
FormatIn-person
Rating
Job Roles
ICT&SS Professional

Overview

Gain a better understanding of laser scanning technologies and data processing. Explore data collection, processing and simple modelling technologies with examples of land surveying applications. A combination of lectures and hands-on demonstrations of the hardware will be introduced in the programme. The software used for data processing and creating deliverables will also be covered.

Key Takeaways

At the end of this programme, you will be able to:

  • Acquire a better understanding of laser scanning technologies
  • Know what a point cloud is and how to manage it
  • Handle a terrestrial laser scanner as well as a handheld scanner
  • Understand how the scan data are processed by knowing the strengths and weaknesses of each different workflows
  • Acquire possible ideas of how the scan data can be utilised to create "content-rich" deliverables

Who Should Attend

  • Please refer to the job roles section. 
  • Land surveying professionals.
  • BIM technicians and managers.
  • Reality capture personnel.
  • Public Service Officers who require a fundamental knowledge of scanning technologies.

Testimonials

The programme was informative, and the facilitator is knowledgeable and able to explain the different points that were relatable.

Introduction to point cloud and laser scanning tech helped me better understand and support my agency's direction in this area.

Learning about lidar, various types of laser scanning, their benefits, limitations, and possible applications, as well as post-processing, was useful.