Register to Attend the Upcoming Intergraph® GetSmart! Webinar

Special Guest, WorleyParsons, will discuss the advantage of Laser Scanning Solutions from Leica with Intergraph Smart 3D Gain huge cost savings by learning how to leverage the power of both Leica Geosystems laser scanning solutions, including Leica CloudWorx software, and Intergraph’s Smart 3D technology (SmartPlant 3D and SmartMarine 3D). Hear from WorleyParsons, a major EPC, about how it applied best-of-breed solutions to manage costs and ensure accuracy on a major project. Learn more about the upcoming version of CloudWorx for Smart 3D, which can help you:

* Navigate point clouds in the Smart 3D graphic environment easier and faster with additional view controls
* Use point cloud data to interact with and create/modify native Smart 3D models
* Read and manipulate point cloud data from any scanning source
Register now for this informative webinar. Space is limited!

Webinar Details:
When: This webinar is offered at two convenient times:
Wednesday, March 7, at 9:00 a.m. CST (Americas/EMIA)*
Thursday, March 8, at 1:00 p.m. AWST (APAC/EMIA)*

Where: Your Desk
Please use your business email address when registering for verification purposes. Within a few hours of registration and approval, you will receive your personalized link to attend the webinar.

*You can convert the time to your time zone on the registration page.*

Register for Wed March 7 – 9:00 am, CST

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Register for Thurs March 8 – 1:00 pm, AWST

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Please contact hds@sccssurvey.co.uk or 01480 404888 for more information.

GEO-12: a World of Geomatics and GIS Innovations
21 & 22 March 2012 @ Holiday Inn, London-Elstree, UK

See us on our stand to pickup our brand new catalogue where we will also be demonstrating the latest Leica imaging Total Station, 3d Disto, C10 Laser Scanner and Geo Moss monitoring software. Our representatives will also be on hand to discuss any specific requirements you may have.

SCCS: Call 01480 404888 or email sales@sccssurvey.co.uk.

3DReshaper® Practicals

You can download different exercises which will help you to practice 3DReshaper in various applications, using the generic features:

1. Point cloud filtering and selection 3D Meshing (regular sampling and refinement from the point cloud)
2. 3D Meshing (regular sampling and refinement from the point cloud)
3. Best-Fit and 3D Comparison
4. Texturing => you can refer to the texturing part in the Help file (in the Mesh menu)
5. Reverse Engineering
6. Volumes calculation
7. 3D Meshing (refinement from the point cloud and with interpolated new points)
8. Sections

1- Point Cloud Filtering / Selection (manual and automatic / golf course)

Sometimes, it is necessary in a point cloud to cut apart the points that are not relevant or must be separately processed in your application (e.g. monuments and trees on a DTM). In 3DReshaper, there are several ways of processing the point clouds (bad points removing or selecting, etc.).

In this exercise, we will see how to split or explode a point cloud in different parts manually or according to a distance parameter. The 3D meshing while keeping all points will also be presented.

2 – 3D Meshing (1) (mesh refinement using the points from the cloud / hydraulic dam)

In 3DReshaper several meshing commands are available depending on the model and the application.

In this exercise, we will see which meshing strategies can be applied (regular mesh + local improvement and mesh refinement using the points from the cloud).

3- Best-Fit & 3D Comparison (hydraulic dam)

Comparing two shapes or two contours to know the gap or distance between them is required when you want to inspect a imported theoretical geometry with the corresponding measured model or when you want to compare two objects measured at different times (a DTM for instance).

In this exercise, we will see how to how to align and place two objects in the same coordinate system in order to make a 3D comparison.

5- Reverse Engineering (shipbuilding)

Because of reverse-engineering needs, you need to generate from a digitization a CAD model (such as IGES or STEP), usable in Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing or Engineering software.

In this exercise, we will see how to how to convert a meshed model into a CAD model.

6- Computing Volumes (tank, lake)

In 3DReshaper, you can calculate volumes in different situations: closed surfaces, at a certain level of liquid, embankment and excavation for two superimposed surfaces.

In this exercise, we will see how to compute volumes in different situations.

7- Meshing (2) (mesh refinement using interpolated points / facade)

In 3DReshaper several meshing commands are available.

In this exercise, we will see how to mesh a noisy cloud using two mesh refinements (existing + interpolated or new points) + smoothing + sharp edge reconstruction.

8- Sections (tunnel)

In 3DReshaper, you can make cross sections with different strategies (planar, radial, freehand and along curves).

In this exercise, we will see how to reconstruct the neutral axis of a tunnel to make section along this curve.

Space is limited.

Reserve your Webinar seat now at:

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A joint presentation with Autodesk and Leica Geosystems, sharing best practice in taking surveyed and point cloud data into BIM design applications such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit in combination with Leica CloudWorx for Revit.

Title: Leica Geosystems and Autodesk – Survey and Point Cloud Technology

Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012, Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM BST

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

We are pleased to announce the release of the new HDS7000 firmware v8.1.

HDS7000 firmware v8.1 main features:

• Support of 2 USB sticks
• Local language support
• Local unit support
• Screenshots
• Cleanup and Check disk
• Useless scan settings blocked
• One Target Orientation (1TO)

Why choose Viva GNSS?

In today’s world of GNSS, using a single GNSS (e.g. GPS only) is a huge disadvantage and consequently a variety of receivers on the market are GPS and GLONASS capable. It is important that a GNSS receiver minimizes the ISB when used in multiple GNSS constellation processing without introducing additional errors.

The image below shows how Leica Geosystems GNSS receivers compare against other GNSS manufacturers when measuring the Inter-Signal-Bias between GPS and GLONASS. Other GNSS manufacturer hardware showed large ISB (> 100 ns) between GPS and GLONASS whereas Leica Geosystems GNSS hardware has the smallest ISB of any GNSS receiver in the IGS network, proving the Leica Geosystems SmartTrack+ measurement engine concept gives unrivalled performance in this area for all Leica Viva GNSS receivers.

EZiDIG – “excavator mounted cable avoidance system” (EMCAS)

EZiDIG is the world’s first excavator mounted cable avoidance tool, it alerts the operator in real time to the presence of buried metallic services.

EZiDIG uses market standard buried service location technology to locate buried metallic services during excavation. By providing a real time warning of the presence of a buried metallic service, EZiDIG works with the operator rather than against the workflow, keeping him alert to localised threats. In this way both safety and productivity are maximised.

Sensor Dimensions – 570 x 170 x 180mm

Sensor Weight – approx 5.7kg.

Mounting – Dual magnetic 160kg rated

Machine Type – Recommended 10 ton maximum (approx). Set by maximum bucket height of 1.0m, with the sensor mounted 0.5m above top of bucket

Service Direction – 360 degree (omnidirectional). Maximum range 2.0m. from sensor

The Leica CGR10 ‘UFH cap antenna’ now transforms the Leica Viva NetRover, consisting of a Leica Viva CS10 and the GS08 receiver, into a fully flexible RTK rover that supports both GSM/GPRS and UHF communications.

Armed with this fully ‘Smart’ Rover, the surveyor on the ground can choose between Network RTK (i.e. SmartNet) using his/her internal 3.5G modem, or utilize a local base-station for traditional short-range radio work. To swap between methods, simply load the alternative “RTK Profile” and continue working in under a minute.

Soon to be released – watch this space for an SCCS product review.

With an extra constellation comes a more reliable and robust solution, with more pseudoranges being added to the equation. In fact, where a GPS-only receiver should see >5 satellites, 100% of the time, a GG receiver will see >10 satellites, 89% of the time.

As GLONASS is inclined at 64.8° to the equator, (as opposed to GPS at 55°) your DOP values will be greatly reduced for higher latitudes i.e. the UK (50° – 61°North), particularly Scotland (GPS only DOP=1.85 Vs. GG DOP=1.35). Further to this, your PDOP will improve by ~25% in the UK.

Leica have published a white paper noting that “SmartNet sees significant benefits above 50°N when incorporating GLONASS”.

In terms of orbital characteristics, GLONASS has a different repeat cycle, which importantly changes its sensitivity to multipath (whereas GPS-only multipath repeats -4mins / day). “The systematic translation of GPS satellite-related errors (as a result of having the same ground-track) doesn’t happen for GLONASS.” With a repeat cycle of 8 sidereal days, it is unlikely your Rover will observe the same GLONASS satellite during a survey, ensuring any satellite specific errors are not re-observed.

What are the Scanstation C10 and target height offsets?

By the use of GRT146 (carrier with 5/8 “ thread) and Leica HDS tilt-and-turn targets (3 ” and 6 ”) the following height offsets should be considered:

What is the height offset for GPS-Antennas?

C10 usage with ATX1230+ Antenna

• Handle = GAD104
• Offset Laser Origin to MRP* = 158,4 mm

• Handle = GAD110
• Offset Laser Origin to MRP* = 117,5 mm

Please contact hds@sccssurvey.co.uk or 01480 404888 for more information.