June 7, 2007

Spatial Resources E- Newsletter Becomes LIDARcomm

In an effort to provide a more focused communications resource to the worldwide LIDAR industry, the Spatial Resources e-newsletter will become the LIDARcomm e-newsletter, part of a far-reaching effort to more broadly promote the LIDAR industry.

This effort is being led by the LIDARcouncil, a group of major LIDAR companies committed to promoting the industry, increasing the number and type of markets where LIDAR technology is applied, and educating consumers to the uses and benefits of LIDAR technology and its applications.  LIDARcomm stands as the vanguard communication resource to promote the industry.  Key elements include the following:

·         LIDARcomm Web Site—A permanent source of independent, objective LIDAR information

·         LIDARcomm E-Newsletter—A weekly transmission that promotes LIDAR technology and applications

·         LIDARcomm Conference & Exhibition—An exclusive LIDAR showcase put on by the industry, rather than by outside interests

·         LIDARcomm Magazine—Distributed to 40,000 professionals in the fields of GIS, remote sensing, natural resources, oil & gas exploration, mining, surveying and AEC.

Who should read LIDARcomm?

LIDARcomm is a source of data and assorted material resources for LIDAR professionals as well as those individuals wishing to expand their knowledge of this technology and its many applications.

Learn about the latest technology, future opportunities and major issues that affect LIDAR mapping.  For anyone contemplating the investment of thousands and perhaps even millions of dollars on LIDAR products or services, LIDARcomm is a must-read!

Discover what lessons are to be learned when planning and/or deploying LIDAR acquisition and processing.  Learn how to manage LIDAR data processing projects.  Read articles written by the industry’s leading experts that address such topics as quality assurance, data processing, data integration, plus software and systems reviews.

Delve into the future of remote sensing and mapping.  Discover how the fusion of LIDAR and other data—including digital cameras, multispectral and hyperspectral imagery, and IFSAR—are combined to create value-added or “intelligent” data products and services.  LIDARcomm will provide a forum where technology and applications can be examined and promoted to a wider audience.

Founding members of the LIDARcouncil include Qcoherent, Spatial Resources, LLC, Spectrum Mapping, LLC, and TopoSys North America Inc. Additional details regarding the LIDARcouncil and LIDARcomm may be obtained by e-mailing inquiries to info@lidarcomm.com.

LIDARcomm News!

TopoSys North America Opens Denver Office, Adds Industry Veteran to Staff

TopoSys GmbH, Biberach, Germany, has founded a subsidiary to strengthen its position in the North American LIDAR market.  As of February 2007, TopoSys North America, Inc. has established its North American headquarters in Denver, Colo., a major hub in the world-wide geospatial industry, to serve as a sales and support center to meet the ever increasing demand for TopoSys LIDAR systems in the region.

Read the complete article here

QCoherent Software announces the release of LP360 Classify

QCoherent Software, provider of LP360 and Limitless LIDAR™ software tools, announces that LP360 Classify will be released at the ASPRS 2007 Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida. LP360 Classify runs on top of LP360 and ArcGIS™, enabling users to classify/edit LIDAR point clouds. With LP360 Classify, LIDAR points can be interactively driven to LAS predefined or reserved classifications. Classification tools are available in the ArcGIS data window and in LP360 cross-section, providing the unique and powerful ability to leverage ArcGIS layers in point cloud classification operations. LP360 Classify expands LPObjects for the customized programming of complex filters and extraction algorithms.

For more information and a free 30-day software trial, visit QCoherent online at www.QCoherent.com, by phone at , or by email at info@qcoherent.com. QCoherent Software is an innovative provider of high-capacity, integrated, Limitless LIDAR™ software tools. QCoherent software is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, USA.

ESRI, ArcGIS and ArcMap are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of ESRI in the United States, the European Community, or certain other jurisdictions.

Spectrum Mapping Announces Awards of Several Major Projects

Spectrum Mapping, LLC announced the awards of several major LIDAR and remote sensing projects including LIDAR and digital ortho projects in: Tulum Mexico for a major resort and residential development; petroleum seismic surveys in Pennsylvania; 400 square miles for a wind farm in Colorado; and an environmental impact study for a military base in Colorado utilizing LIDAR, digital ortho and hyperspectral imagery.

Read the complete article here.

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Until next time...Cheers!

The LIDARcomm Staff