Shedding Some Light on LIDAR - An Introduction and Applications
(Room Magnolia 11)
20 Jan 26
1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
Tracks:
Intelligent Infrastructure Advancements
LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology has emerged as a transformative tool in the built environment, creating applications for detecting, classifying and tracking people and vehicles, and aiding how we design, construct and manage infrastructure. This presentation explores the multi-faceted applications of LIDAR in architecture, engineering, construction and facility management. By leveraging high resolution 3D point clouds created with infrared laser pulses, LIDAR isolates objects of interest from background noise to detect and track objects, enable accurate site surveys, and allow real-time monitoring of construction progress. Its integration with BIM facilitates clash detection, structural analysis and heritage preservation, and helps to provide as-built models for maintenance and retrofitting. This presentation aims to provide insights into LIDAR’s potential and practical strategies for adoption in the built environment.