2009 Scanning the Horizons - Engineering Design Issue


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TLS for Mine Expansion
AAM successfully used Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) and SiteSee^TM to assist in a feasibility study for expansion of . . . click here for more details . . .
Wind Farm Design
Numerous companies are using LiDAR data for energy related projects. Read on for a recent example . . .
3D City Models and Oblique Imagery for Scenario Modelling
High definition LiDAR derived, digital terrain models and image derived, 3D city models are in demand and being used to bolster operational and strategic planning. 3D building models of cities offer greater realism and detail to planning and climate change scenarios. Read more . . .
Rail Design Project: LiDAR and Ortho Imagery
A recent aerial survey was completed for a rail expansion program including an upgrade and new lines. For the project features and deliverables, click here . . .
Flood Risk Assessment
Council staff utilise 3D datasets for engineering planning, design and community consultation. These 3D datasets contain information about the height and location of features. Read what others are doing, check out this brief LiDAR case study . . .
GeoEye-1 Product Accuracy - Ortho Imagery and Terrain Data
The accuracies achieved after generating both the ortho image and the Digital Terrain Model (DTM) exceeded our client's expectations. In both vertical and horizontal planes, accuracy results were . . .
Powerline Design Project
Read how a detailed aerial laser survey was applied on a powerline project to assist in optimising tower location and transmission line design. Click here . . .
High Resolution Aerial Survey for Infrastructure
AAM is able to provide 20mm vertical accuracy aerial survey photos. Click here for image samples and recent examples that demonstrate our capability . . .
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