Laser Scanning

Laser scanning is the new technology for geospatial data capture. With faster data collection time, laser scanning is the way to survey highly detailed objects that once were impossible to survey.

Used the world over for Archaeological & Heritage sites, Industrial plant as-built surveys, Crash Scene Investigation, Tunnel & Utility Chamber scans and much more, Coastway are offering this service in Ireland and further afield.

Click on the links below to see some of the exciting projects Coastway have completed. These images are 'as surveyed' with no enhancement or amendment.

Laser Scanning - Buildings
Laser Scanning - Archaeology
Laser Scanning - Structures
Laser Scanning - Heritage
Laser Scanning – Deep Manholes
Laser Scanning – Tunnels
Laser Scanning – Forensic
Laser Scanning - Miscellaneous

We have upgraded our scanners to include the Leica HDS 6000 and Leica Scan Station 2 to allow faster pickup and longer distances.

A major breakthrough in scanning is the HDS 6000, it is fully integrated with scanner, controller, data storage and battery in a single instrument. Setting up and moving the scanner is fast and easy. The user can operate the scanner from a simple side touch panel that avoids computer "boot-up" time, which allows the operator more collection time to ensure no detail is missed.

Captured data is stored as a 3D point cloud. This is essentially millions/billions of single point measurements, each with its own x,y,z co-ordinate that when viewed almost looks like a 3D photograph. The advantage of this is that very accurate measurements can be taken between points and 3d mesh models of complex structures can be generated. The point cloud can be brought into AutoCAD where traditional output such as cross sections and elevation plans can be easily generated.

One of the largest benefits that are derived from this technology is that the survey is completed remotely. This is especially useful in the case of surveying live railways and also roads which can remain open during the survey. The same applies to dangerous sites such as quarries which can be surveyed from a safe distance reducing risk during operations.

Laser Scanning is essentially the only way to accurately survey buildings which are complicated in structure and detailed in design. Period buildings or building with highly decorative facades are virtually impossible to survey in detail with traditional techniques. Laser scanners can survey these facades at resolutions up to 1*1mm, that's a point every mm in the horizontal and vertical giving unparalleled detail from which to produce deliverables.


Other applications include, laser scanning of petrochemical installations, breweries, quarries and clearance checks on railways.

For more information on Laser Scanning contact Coastway today.