Terrestrial Laser Scanning

doi:10.1007/978-94-007-1667-4_6

Terrestrial Laser Scanning

Published 2011 · M. Lemmens

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Abstract

Since the early 2000s terrestrial laser scanning has evolved from a research and development (R&D) topic to a geo-data technology, which is commercially offered by a multitude of land surveying companies and other service providers all over the world. The technology is primarily used for the rapid acquisition of three-dimensional (3D) information of a variety of topographic and industrial objects. Cultural heritage, bridges, plants, cars, coastal cliffs, highways and traffic collision damage, all can be accurately modelled and documented with laser technology. Lidar is without doubt the most successful data-acquisition technique introduced in the last decade. As an acronym of Light Detection and Ranging, some prefer to read Lidar as Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging – the term has become a ‘proper name’ – spelled like your own first and surname with the initial letter the only capital.

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Key takeawayLidar technology has revolutionized the acquisition of 3D data for topographic and industrial objects, enabling accurate models and documentation of cultural heritage, bridges, plants, cars, coastal cliffs, highways, and traffic collision damage.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.