What is a Hybrid Laser Scanning Workflow?
A hybrid workflow is using both terrestrial laser scanners and mobile mapping devices on a project site. We believe this is the next-generation of technology for the AEC community to create digital twin solutions. By integrating the speed of mobile mapping technology with the precision and detail of 3D laser scanning, this hybrid approach offers unprecedented levels of accuracy, speed, and flexibility.
What is a Hybrid Laser Scanning Strategy?
When utilizing this workflow, companies use survey-grade Leica laser scanners to capture the building exterior and establish control points. Then, a complete site walk is performed with the NavVis VLX or the Matterport Pro 3, quickly capturing data from infinite angles. The floor plan and path line that are generated in real-time from the NavVis VLX or the Matterport Pro3 allow clients to easily see the building layout and ensure all areas are covered with plenty of overlap.
What are the Advantages?
Utilizing a hybrid scanning approach, clients can access accurate point clouds with greater speed. With this approach, there is an exponential increase in the amount of square-footage 3D laser scanning companies can scan in a single day with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
There are advances daily in the applications for terrestrial laser scanners and mobile mapping devices. LiDAR laser scanners and high resolution cameras continue to advance this technology and offer services for many industry needs.
What Types of Projects are Best for Hybrid Scanning?
- Large commercial and industrial properties
- Manufacturing facilities
- Renovation projects
- Retail store layouts
- Public buildings with heavy foot traffic
- Settings with a high degree of room division such as hospitals, hotels, offices, and schools
- Projects with a tight deadline where scanning must be completed quickly
- Projects requiring as-built building documentation or virtual tours
What Software is Utilized with the Hybrid Approach?
NavVis IVION: Data can be uploaded and processed online with the NavVis IVION, formerly called IndoorViewer. This is a very intuitive interface that displays realistic digital twins using 360° panoramic images, point clouds and maps generated by our scanning devices. Our clients can move around digital twins of scanned spaces as if they are on site and use the interactive functionality to add, search for and route to geo-tagged information and take accurate measurements. Point cloud files can easily be downloaded and indexed with Autodesk Recap for preparation to use in Autodesk products such as Revit to create 2D plans and 3D models.
Matterport: Matterport is a 3D data platform trusted by thousands of businesses to securely store and manage 3D digital twins of their properties. The Matterport cloud service requires a separately obtained login and provides collaboration, and customization such as metadata tags, modeling file export, and editing tools.
Why Choose GPRS? The GPRS Difference.
GPRS offers a wide range of terrestrial laser scanning, mobile mapping, photogrammetry, LiDAR, and visualization services. The GPRS Project Manager works closely with each client to define the project scope and use the right tools to accurately document each project.
GPRS Project Managers are required to complete industry-leading Subsurface Investigation Methodology 101 certification before performing field services on your job site. Every Project Manager completes 80 hours of classroom training and 320 hours of field mentoring to achieve 101 certification.
GPRS ensures you have all the information you need to get the job done right, delivering accurate as-built data to expedite project planning and reduce change orders, delays, and costs.
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