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A new way of producing maps with lasers to create three-dimensional images has been tested in Bournemouth, England.Ordnance Survey has used the system to produce a detailed computerised map of the town centre.
The map is the result of a three-year trial and the agency says it could revolutionise the way maps are produced and used.
Every metre of the town was captured using land-based and aerial surveys with high-accuracy lasers.
The lasers, which use 700 million points of light, plot detail including terrain, vegetation and buildings. The road network and aerial imagery were added to complete the maps.
Here's a video of the 3D map of Bournemouth.
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The chief difference between aerial photography and aerial survey is that whereas the former can include obliques and photographic reconnaissance, aerial survey is a very precise operation involving photogrammetry.
Written by : LiDAR Survey | 2 November 2009 at 10:13
Thanks for this information. It added more my knowledge about lidar survey ... Thanks again.
Written by : Lothar Nico | 17 November 2009 at 07:26
Does it mean that in term of photogrammetry, its better to choose aerial survey than aerial photography ?
Written by : Joseph Tigol | 18 November 2009 at 08:06
Technology evolves and change every now and then, it makes our life easier and give us comfort in this modern world. Producing maps through the revolution of 3D is a good news. You can expect great and nice result.
Written by : Lidar Mapping Student | 30 November 2009 at 05:50
Lidar Technology has a big part in the 3D evolution. Imagine 700 millions points of light ? This is one of the reason why I love studying about Lidar.
Written by : Bowling LidaR | 11 December 2009 at 09:15
That is good to know that Maps are revolutionized through 3D System. This will be a big help to improve our technology.
Written by : Kevin Lidar Service | 21 December 2009 at 02:51