As part of our ongoing commitment to qualitative developments in data capture and survey deliverables, we at Murphy Surveys have been pioneers of High Definition laser scanning in the field. Laser Scanners unobtrusively capture the three-dimensional geometry of structures and sites in a complete, quick, accurate and safe way.
Benefits
Some of the many benefits of HD Laser Scanning include:
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Remote Capture of data of potentially hazardous sites (i.e. motorways) and safety risks reduction
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Increased speed of data capture, particularly critical on sites with limited access (i.e. crime scenes)
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Completeness of data sets recorded, which are stored so that later any deeper investigations can be carried out without costly returns to site. Also many industries are now moving forward the use of BIM (Building Information Modelling) with 3D software set to become the standard across many disciplines.
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Cost Reduction
Costs associated with construction re-work, site re-visits and field changes are minimized as are facility downtimes and turnaround durations. Lower cost as-built and topographic surveys compared to more traditional techniques.
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Quality Improvement
Improved accuracy and precision reduces many of the risks associated with project execution. Better information leads to more informed decisions. Accurate and detailed information improves engineering designs and many of the decisions that affect construction start up. More accurate, complete as-built surveys for retrofit design, translates into better retrofit designs Less construction re-work due to interferences and fit-up problems.
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Scheduling improvement
Time spent on site collecting data is significantly reduced. Design efficiency is greatly improved. Construction turnarounds are minimized. Reduction / elimination of return visits to the site. Ability to factory fabricate instead of having to field fabricate.
Applications
The Laser Scanning technology can be used across a number of disciplines and surveys, including:
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Site and engineering surveys
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Architectural restoration
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Archaeological and heritage record
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As-built and as-constructed surveys
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Pipeline surveys
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Profiles and volumes
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Topographic and detail surveys
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Forensics
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Deformation analysis
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Bridge, overpass and tower surveys
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3D animation and visualisations
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Fabrication and construction inspection
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Manufacturing and reverse engineering
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Set surveys for movie and visual effects
Laser Scanning surveys can be terrestrial, mobile and aerial (LIDAR).
