3D Laser Mapping Announce LiDAR Workshop Series

3D Laser Mapping has announced a programme of  educational workshops, beginning in Malaysia at the end of March 2012. Designed  to educate potential users of laser scanned data the ‘LiDAR Applications  Workshops’ will provide a thorough overview of data collection methods, explore  data processing and extraction methodologies and present examples of real world  projects. By presenting the benefits of this popular technology it is hoped the  events will attract practitioners and professionals from the fields of highways design and maintenance, urban design, drainage, hydrography and  mapping.
Organised by 3D Laser Mapping in partnership with local  surveying company Jalal Johari Consultants, the first of these events will take  place on the  28 and 29 of March 2012 at the Royale Chulan Hotel in Kuala  Lumpur.
“These events are designed to provide a complete overview  of both the technology and its application,” commented Jon Chicken, Managing  Director of 3D Laser Mapping. “We will take delegates through the data capture  process looking at both airborne and mobile solutions and explore data  processing and data management including issues of accuracy and coverage. We  will then demonstrate and provide evidence of successful applications of the  data that have delivered tangible savings.”
Highlights from the two  days will include An ‘Introduction to LiDAR’, ‘ Viewing and Manipulating’ laser  scanned data and ‘LiDAR Data and Geographical Information Systems’. Examples of  real world applications of laser scanned data that have achieved returns on  investment will include evidence from projects in the fields of transport,  utilities, asset management and city modelling.
“Many potential  users of laser scanned data have, in the past, been put off by expensive  start-up costs, projects that have overrun and data that has simply not  delivered,” added Jalal Johari, Principal Licensed Surveyor of Jalal Johari  Consultants SDN BHD. “By hosting events such as this we hope to break down these  barriers and overcome such misconceptions through education and real world  evidence.” 
The first LiDAR Applications Workshop will run  over two days on the 28th and 29th March 2012, with delegates choosing which day  is most applicable.
The event is free to attend; however attendance is by  invitation only.
Further information, including invitations can be obtained from Charlie Whyman, Business Development Manager at 3D Laser Mapping:
Charlie.Whyman@3DLaserMapping.com or +44 (0) 1949 838004. Announcements of  further dates and locations will follow.
3D Laser Mapping is a global developer  of laser scanning solutions for sectors such as mapping, mining and  manufacturing. 3D Laser Mapping specialises in integrating laser scanning  hardware with their own software and peripherals to create solutions at the  cutting edge of technology. Through a worldwide network of distributors 3D Laser  Mapping is able to provide frontline support and service for a growing  international client base. 3D Laser Mapping is also the Riegl Premier  Distributor for the UK, Ireland and sub-Saharan Africa and the leading  distributor of TerraScan software.
For further information see  www.3dlasermapping.com
Jalal Johari Consultants SDN BHD is a  licensed land surveying company in Malaysia leading the way in the technological  advancement of mobile terrestrial laser scanning and utility  mapping.
For further information see www.jalalconsults.com