Mapping & mobile mapping
LiDAR selection for mobile mapping, SLAM, digital twins and infrastructure inspection. Range, accuracy, data formats and GNSS/INS integration comparison.
Key considerations
- ◆Long range and repeatable accuracy.
- ◆Precise timestamping with GNSS/INS.
- ◆Point density matched to vehicle speed.
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