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Keywords: Light Detection and Ranging, LiDAR, Civil Engineering, Building Information Modeling, BIM, Airborne LiDAR, Terrestrial LiDAR, Mobile LiDAR, UAV (Drone) LiDAR, And Solid-State LiDAR, LiDAR Use Cases, Industry Standards
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology, capable of capturing precise, three-dimensional information about physical environments, has become an integral tool for civil engineering professionals. It advances critical tasks in surveying, planning, monitoring, and managing, helping to build and maintain the essential services and infrastructure that make modern life possible.
The impact spans all civil engineering project stages: design & planning, preservation and retrofitting, risk management, environmental and land use, asset management, etc. The fast collection of detailed spatial information with the power of LiDAR allows construction stakeholders to achieve time-savings, accuracy, efficiency, and innovation.
Main Application Areas
You’ll see how LiDAR usage benefits building infrastructure across various stages: risk assessment, accurate modeling, construction monitoring, structural health monitoring, asset management, historical documentation, damage assessment, climate change adaptation, etc.
Technology Overview
Dive into the science behind LiDAR: key terminology, overview of its application, and leading providers.
History of Development
Track the evolution of LiDAR technology in a clear visualization of significant milestones spanning from the invention of the laser in 1960, early developments, advancements, and commercialization to recent innovations and future outlook.
Market Volume and Growth Trends
Here’s a breakdown of the current LiDAR technology market state and future projections: current market volume, projected 2030/2031 market size, key factors driving growth, region-specific growth trends, and several additional resources that might be helpful to understand an industry share analysis, construction market patterns, and trends.
How It Works
This section explores the main technical components of LiDAR systems in civil engineering and how they function together. Besides, you’ll discover the current technology challenges and limitations, particularly in cost, environmental, and operational contexts.
Diving into Technical Details
Five types of LiDAR, each with its tech specifics and architecture, used depending on the construction scenario, are compared in this section. Airborne, terrestrial, mobile, UAV (drone), and solid-state types of LiDAR, with their advantages and disadvantages, are here for your reference.
Use Cases and Impact Delivered
This section delves into LiDAR applications in civil engineering, showcasing its transformative impact through practical examples. Explore some noteworthy use cases within the civil engineering domain: large-scale mapping projects, health assessment of bridges and buildings, mining operations, smart city planning, flood defense systems, erosion and conservation management, infrastructure surveys, powerlines management, utility mapping, etc.
Unveiling the Layers – The Multifaceted Process of LiDAR Data Processing
LiDAR data processing involves several operations to convert raw LiDAR data into useful spatial information. Here are the typical kinds of LiDAR data processing explained.
Standards Applied
Adhering to industry standards is crucial in civil engineering as it ensures that LiDAR data is reliable and that engineering projects built on it are safe and sustainable. Investigate industry standards that are already in use and those under development.
Industry Resources
Get an ultimate compilation of trusted professional associations that provide resources and standards development, publish journals, and host social media groups for professionals to share knowledge and stay updated on the latest advancements in the field.
Authorities
Here are some leading figures, key contributors, and regulatory bodies associated with LiDAR technology in civil engineering.
Certifications
Find out how to validate the proficiency level in using LiDAR technology. The section lists industry-recognized certifications for individuals, organizations, and specialized training programs.
Your Health Check
Get a checklist of questions to ask while assessing the current state of LiDAR technology integration within your organization and identify areas for improvement or investment. There is a bonus list of available tools to facilitate your evaluation process.
Further Reading
For those interested in delving deeper into LiDAR technology in civil engineering, various resources, including books, websites, articles, and other publications, are available in this section.
Miscellaneous
Explore additional online courses and tutorials to deepen your knowledge, along with thematic conferences for networking opportunities.
Summary and Conclusions
Finally, the White Paper sums up the impact and potential of LiDAR technology in the digital transformation of civil engineering.
