What is Laser Scanning?
3D Laser Scanning is a non-intrusive means of rapidly collecting detailed and accurate as-built data. A 3D Laser Scanner emits a narrow laser beam that “sweeps across” a target object gathering millions of closely spaced measurements in a matter of minutes. These scanned measurements are collected and grouped into compressed point cloud databases that can be manipulated to display a dense representation of the object. This data can be viewed, navigated and analyzed much like a 3D model created in a traditional CAD system. There are two different types of scanners that are commonly used in...
Read MoreHistorical Sites
Historical sites bring a wealth of value and challenges to those who are responsible for them. How best to share them with the public? How best to protect them against damage and the ravages of time? How to describe them and share data for research, for repairs or for restoration? Canyon Logics uses 3D laser scanning technology to create virtual reality point cloud data sets of these valuable assets, no matter what their size. The point cloud provides not only the starting point for building an asset database in a CAD or BIM environment, permits the asset owner and their specialists to...
Read MoreVacant Building Assessment
How do you know what to expect in an empty, unlit building? How do you make a plan for it, or present it to prospective purchasers? How do you respond if you get a 911 call from someone squatting inside? Canyon Logics uses 3D Laser Scanning to capture information in hazardous environments like vacant buildings for emergency services risk and condition assessments. The Laser Scanner can be controlled remotely and can capture point cloud data in darkness, with surprisingly clear results, as can be seen in the photo.
Read MoreBridge Inventory
Bridges and other major infrastructure require regular monitoring and assessment to ensure that they are in good condition. As plans are made to inspect and maintain these structures, it is vital to have accurate information on file that provides accurate measurements, condition at last inspection, notes about anomalies and site-specific issues. Canyon Logics uses 3D Laser Scanning technology to capture bridge information in a virtual environment, providing a basis for taking measurements and recording condition assessment information. This also provides the basis for BIM documentation and...
Read MoreSpace Analysis
Asset managers are regularly called upon to reconfigure spaces and to try to make better use of what they currently have. Canyon Logics captures point clouds and creates AutoCAD drawings which can be used to improve the utilization of asset space, permitting a full inventory of furnishings, and a careful analysis of office, meeting, storage, and public areas.
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