Mapping and the future: where is mapping going? (Part 7) Remote Sensing Here we can discuss about laser scanner and other remote sensing technologies. Remote sensing is the science and technology of remote data collection. Traditionally, this is mostly done through airplanes, satellites, and ships. However, technology has advanced to such an extent that most practitioners now include the use of laser scanners, lidar, photogrammetry, hyperspectral cameras, depth sounders, and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) in this category. give Keep in mind that all of these technologies are types of measurement. They are not tools or instruments used for measurement. Different types of sensors can collect millions of data points in a short period of time. While surveyors are adapting to point clouds and gigabytes/terabytes of data, this is a far cry from our recent use of total stations and GNSS receivers. Dramatic advances in computer processing, data storage, and programming have simplified the management of point clouds, but remain a challenging task for newer surveyors. Join us: @Madeh_33
