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  • Principles and Applications for LIDAR 3D Scanning

    Credits: 5 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provides an overview of applications for, and principles of LIDAR 3D scanning technology. One of the more promising applications of 3D scanning is for the quick and highly detailed act of performing as-built surveys. Thus the first chapter of this course is devoted to this particular application.

    Subsequent chapters cover the principles of LIDAR 3D scanning technology, and 3D modeling, as well as other engineering applications for 3D scanning.

    Topics:

    • Overview of as-built surveying
    • Expectations from an as-built survey
    • The role of an as-built
    • Quality and standards
    • When is one required, and what is needed
    • Overview of 3D Laser scanning
    • Equipment used in a 3D scan
    • What are point clouds
    • How to use a 3D scan once it is created
    • CAD modeling programs which use the scanned data
    • Digital terrain models (DTMs)
    • As-built and 3D scanning applications
    • Future needs and technologies in 3D scanning

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    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.


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    Intended Audience: This course is intended for Power, Energy, Mechanical, Structural, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, and other engineers whose job description requires a general knowledge of LIDAR 3D scan surveying procedures, applications and principles.
    Publication Source: Original Courseware by Donald W. Parnell, PE

    Donald Parnell, PE

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