Why Do We Use Leica Laser Scanners?

Why Do We Use Leica Laser Scanners?

GPRS’ experienced Project Managers use Leica P-series laser scanners for 3D laser scanning architectural, engineering and construction projects.

This series of scanners is professional grade, offering outstanding range, speed and the highest quality 3D data. We believe Leica has the best 3D laser scanners on the market. We have tested other scanners and they do not compare. Other scanners, such as the Faro and the BLK2Go are consumer-grade, capturing physical objects with less accuracy.

Leica has been revolutionizing the world of measurement and survey for 200 years. They offer premium products and innovative solutions to many industries, such as construction, manufacturing, healthcare, water treatment facilities, education, entertainment, aerospace, government, defense and more. Leica Geosystems offers a complete laser scanning solution with precise and accurate instruments, sophisticated software, and dependable services. Leica P-Series ScanStations can tie to survey control, achieve 2-4mm accuracy and have real time liquid filled dual axis compensation to help mitigate movement and ensure level scans.

Two point clouds.
The point cloud from the Leica RTC360 is complete and clean, with no invalid points (left). The point cloud from the other high-speed laser scanner is incomplete with invalid points (right).

Leica Laser Scanners Offer These Advantages:

  1. Unsurpassed scan speed and image capture: The Leica RTC360 scans at two million points per second and captures a full-dome HDR image in one minute. This means you can complete a full high-resolution scan of your project in less than three minutes with true HDR imagery. Running the scanner at maximum speed without HDR images allows you to complete scans in less than 30 seconds.
  2. High data quality of the scans: The point cloud from Leica laser scanners is complete, clean, and crisp with no invalid points “floating” in the scan data.
  3. Geometric accuracy: The geometry of scanned objects will be correct, other laser scanners return rounded edges.
  4. Low range noise: Leica laser scanners achieve clean, high-quality scan data with low range noise at a high scan speed. Other laser scanners require scanning at a lower speed to obtain low range noise.
  5. Mixed pixel filtration: Leica laser scan data is well filtered. The scanner’s on-board and import algorithms are highly intelligent. For example, rain and snow noise is now recognized as noise and is disregarded during the collection and import process using mixed pixel filtration.
  6. HDR photo quality images: HDR photography involves taking multiple images at different exposures and combining them into a single image with greater dynamic range – that is, capturing detail both in the shadows and in the bright. Images that are too dark or too light can obscure important scene details.
  7. Survey-grade dual-axis compensation: Real time liquid filled dual axis compensation helps mitigate movement and ensure level scans.
  8. Superb data management: High-speed, high-quality laser scanning gives you the ability to capture a lot of data very quickly. Leica laser scanners store hundreds of gigabytes of data and transfer hundreds of megabytes of data per second. Other scanners rely on an open-format SD card to store and transfer this data and will quickly max out on storage space.
  9. In-field pre-registration: Leica offers an in-field pre-registration system that integrates software with hardware to optimize efficiency.

As the popularity of 3D laser scan technology has accelerated, so has the expansion of scanner types and brands. Clients expect their site to be documented quickly and accurately and with Leica we can do that.

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GPRS’ experienced Project Managers use Leica P-series laser scanners for architectural, engineering and construction projects.

Why Choose GPRS? The GPRS Difference.

GPRS is a leading provider of 3D laser scanning services in the U.S., delivering accurate as-builts, point clouds, 2D CAD drawings, and 3D BIM models to expedite project planning. Our elite team of Project Managers utilize state-of-the-art equipment, software, and processes to document architectural, structural, and MEP system layout and dimensions for existing buildings, facilities, and sites.

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