Category Archives: Surveying

Geoid Model Interpolation Problem

The Canadian federal government recently released the first new vertical datum in 80 years in Canada. The new vertical datum is called the Canadian Geodetic Vertical Datum of 2013 (CGVD2013). The introduction of this new datum not only establishes a more accurate and precise vertical reference system, it also introduces a new methodology for realizing...

Airport Point Cloud

When to Use Laser Scanning

Some clients don’t understand the benefits of point cloud data and how it can be leveraged. At my company I talk to them about how laser scanning might fit the type of project they have as well as the potential cost savings. First and foremost, collecting and using laser point cloud data on your project...

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