Smart Scanning and Image Assisted Modelling in As-Built Surveys

David Hadden
Segment Manager - Spatial Imaging
Trimble Europe

Abstract
New technology continues to affect the everyday life of a surveyor. Some of these technologies start out just as a curiosity. This has been the case for 3D scanning for many years. Now due to the maturing of the technology and software, Spatial Imaging has evolved as the next true surveying technique. The use of smart scanning and image assisted modeling can be used for as-built documentation and post construction quality control. These techniques are the key in the ever growing migration to intelligent digital building models. Understanding the technology and the techniques involved is essential for the future of the modern surveyor. Knowing the capabilities and the different data types is the first step in understanding how this technology can benefit a surveyor to provide new and wide range of high end deliverables to his current and future customers. Also it is critical that we understand the benefits and the limitations of the technology to make the best judgment on when to use it.

This presentation explores this new world of Spatial Imaging and how it will impact the present and future of a surveyor in the survey and documentation of as-built surveys. It will examine the technology, and techniques used to produce a variety of everyday data outputs and new highly valuable deliverables.