Every week here at Geo Week News, we have been highlighting some of our favorite stories from around the internet that cover the geospatial, 3D, and AEC industries. Whether it’s a fascinating case study, insights from an industry thought leader, or deep dives into new tools, there is never any shortage of great writing and storytelling in this industry. So, below you can find links to three stories that we loved this week.
Louvre Museum Robbery and 3D Documentation
Sarah Roe | Lidar News
Reporters examine how 3D documentation to create digital copies or twins could have helped investigators in the recent Louvre jewelry heist. By creating a digital twin of the jewelry pieces, it would be easier to identify fragmented pieces of the stones. In terms of the crime scene, a 3D copy of the room and structure of the Louvre could have been valuable for investigators to determine how exactly the thieves were able to pull off this heist.
New National Street Lights Data from Ordnance Survey
Staff Writer | GEO Informatics
Recent data released by the Ordnance Survey will support safer walking in Great Britain through highlighting its brightest and darkest roads according to street light positioning. This is the first national dataset of its type, and consists of over 6.5 million street lights located near roads using OS aerial imagery.
Adventurers and Hikers Can Now Download the New USGS Topographic Maps for Free
Jordan Joseph | earth.com
Topographic information has become more accessible to everyday users to read and apply on the ground. This is especially helpful for hikers and adventurers, because they will now be able to freely download information that maps out trails, rivers, and campgrounds for their convenience. This new tool is called the 25K Recreational Topo series.
