Lidar
Lidar Technology

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Mobile Mapping

Technologies and workflows for capturing geospatial data with mobile mapping systems

SLAM

Simultaneous localization and mapping for real-time 3D environment reconstruction

Aerial Mapping

Capturing and analyzing geospatial data through aerial and airborne platforms

Point Clouds

Digital representations of 3D data captured from scans, lidar, and photogrammetry

Bathymetry

Mapping underwater terrain and measuring water depth

Hardware

Terrestrial Scanners

Handheld & SLAM

Airborne Sensors

UAV-Mounted Lidar

Resources

Webinar

How High-Altitude Lidar Is Helping Utilities Prioritize Risk and Resources

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GIS
GIS

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Standards

Industry protocols and best practices that enable geospatial data and systems

Resources

Webinar

The Geospatial Pipeline Doesn’t Build Itself

Report

GIS in Action: 5 Case Studies Transforming Public Services

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A Program that’s Redrawing the Geospatial Talent Map

August 19, 2026
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BIM

Building Information Modeling trends, tools, and best practices

Digital Twins

Digital twin technologies for smarter assets and infrastructure

AEC Workflows

Technology insights for architecture, engineering, and construction

Resources

Webinar

Reality Capture in Active Construction Environments

Report

4 Critical Reasons To Outsource Modeling, And 1 Time You Shouldn’t

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3D Technology, AEC / Built Environment, Case Studies, Digital Twins, Earth Observation, Featured, GIS, In Practice, Industries, Interview, Natural Resource Management

Inside The Dangermond Preserve, Nature’s Digital Twin

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AI
AI & Emerging Tech

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Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomous vehicle technologies shaping the future of mobility

Robotics / Automation

Robotics and automation solutions for smarter, more efficient operations

GeoAI

How artificial intelligence and machine learning are reshaping geospatial work

Resources

Webinar

2026 Outlook: The Big Shifts Reshaping Geospatial

Report

5 Geospatial Data Trends Reshaping AEC Workflows

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AI & Emerging Tech, Featured, GeoAI, Industry Perspectives, Interview

Spatial Is Special, Governing AI in the Geospatial Age

August 14, 2026
Reality Capture
Reality Capture & 3D Scanning

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Photogrammetry

Turning photos into accurate 3D models, maps, and digital reconstructions

3D Visualization

Tools and techniques for creating interactive 3D models, scenes, and digital experiences

Resources

Webinar

Fast, Accurate, or Both? The Reality Capture Tradeoff No One Explains

Report

The Emergence of Digital Twins As A Single Source of Truth

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3D Technology, 3D Visualization, In Practice, Photogrammetry, Reality Capture & 3D Scanning

From Reality Capture to Spatial AI: Making 3D Data Something a Machine Can Act On

August 3, 2026
Drones
Drones

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UAV/UAS

Unmanned aerial systems, including drone platforms, operations, and regulations

Resources

Webinar

Grounded Perspectives on Drone Lidar

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How UAVS Are Improving Geospatial and AEC Workflows

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Aerial Mapping, Featured, In Practice, Lidar Technology, UAV / Drones

Why Platform Integration Matters in Airborne Surveying

August 5, 2026
Earth Observation
Earth Observation

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Remote Sensing

Collecting and analyzing Earth observation data from satellites, aircraft, and drones

Satellites

The missions watching our planet from above, covering the data, sensors, and applications they enable on the ground.

Photogrammetry

The techniques that turn overlapping photographs into accurate 3D models, point clouds, and maps.

Resources

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3D Technology, AEC / Built Environment, Case Studies, Digital Twins, Earth Observation, Featured, GIS, In Practice, Industries, Interview, Natural Resource Management

Inside The Dangermond Preserve, Nature’s Digital Twin

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Industries

Industries / Topics

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Infrastructure & Transportation

Geospatial tools for managing built environments and transport networks

Energy, Utilities, Telecom, Industrial

Geospatial solutions for monitoring, mapping, and managing energy infrastructure

Disaster & Emergency Response

Geospatial tools for rapid assessment, response, and recovery during emergencies

Facility Management

Tools for tracking and optimizing assets and facilities

Urban Planning & Development

Geospatial solutions for designing, managing, and improving urban environments

Natural Resource Management

Geospatial tools for monitoring and managing land and natural resources

Surveying & Mapping

Tools, techniques, and technology behind capturing and visualizing the physical world

Historical Preservation & Documentation

Geospatial technology in service of the past, covering how laser scanning, photogrammetry, and 3D documentation capture and preserve heritage sites, monuments, and historic structures.

Architecture, Engineering & Construction

How architecture, engineering, and construction teams put reality capture and 3D data to work, from BIM coordination and design through construction verification on active job sites.
Resources
Resources

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Articles

Insights, updates, and knowledge covering geospatial technologies and applications

Webinars

Expert sessions, demos, and discussions on geospatial technologies and trends

Reports

In-depth research, analysis, and insights on geospatial technologies and applications

Case Studies

Real-world examples showcasing geospatial solutions and project outcomes

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The Workstation as the New AI Frontier

September 30, 2008

RockEng09: Using LIDAR in Rock Engineering

Geo Week News Staff

September 30, 2008

3D Technology, AEC / Built Environment, Disaster & Emergency Response, Energy, Utilities, Telecom, Industrial, Facility Management, Infrastructure & Transportation, Surveying & Mapping

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Giovanni Grasselli alerts us that October 15th is the deadline for submitting abstracts to present at RockEng09, May 9-14, 2009 in Toronto. The conference features a workshop on the use of LIDAR for rock engineering projects.

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