Capture Reality

     Digitally representing a surface or object in three dimensions can be done in several ways.   Vector representations using points (3D point clouds) or lines and areas (Vector meshes)  provide a computer simulated 3D environment.  

 

     UAV based photogrammetry yields very dense, colourized point clouds that can be provided to you in their raw form or cleaned and classified for use by your internal geospatial technicians or engineers.  Distances between triangulated points are very accurate for the calculation of areas, volumes or cut fill balances.

 

     As these datasets are rather large and demanding of computer resources, vector meshes have become a viable method to share a much less overwhelming 3D experience.   They are not as detailed or accurate as a point cloud but that often doesn't matter as much as your stakeholders' engagement.

 

   However, that engagement can be deeply enhanced by a Virtual Reality Visit of the site.  Being able to pan and zoom around your study area is certainly useful but there's nothing like engaging all stakeholders, whether they're in your boardroom or on vacation abroad, by experiencing the site as if they were there.

 

    Not only does the collection of a 3D model of your study area enhance and inform the decision making process before, during and after development, this kind of reality capture serves as  documentation of project progress proving contractual obligations are being met.