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What is a Laser Scanning Device?
KG Engineering Communications
What is a Laser Scanning Device?
A laser scanning device is a measurement system that collects millions of 3D points from a structure or site. Fixed scanners on tripods (e.g., Leica RTC360), handheld LiDARs, and mobile/vehicle-mounted systems belong to the same family; the difference lies in distance, speed, accuracy, and site reach. The device is not simply a "camera"; it is considered in conjunction with a station plan, assembly, coordinate system, and delivery format.
What is its Practical Use?
It digitizes the existing situation; the output is a point cloud, 2D survey, as-built drawing, or Scan-to-BIM model depending on the project. The laser scanning method is defined; device selection is based on scale, detail, and site conditions.
Who Seeks It?
Searching for "laser scanning device," "3D laser scanning device," and "3D laser measurement device" generally asks: Which device is for which job, tripod or handheld LiDAR, how should the accuracy class be specified, and what should the delivery format (LAS/LAZ, DWG, IFC) be?
Important Considerations
Choosing the right equipment is valuable; however, most problems stem not from the "wrong brand," but from a lack of scope definition and a weak station/overlap plan. It's helpful to read this along with our blog post, "Laser Scanning Equipment: 6 Pre-Field Questions" — the "What is it?" page focuses on definition, while the blog focuses on application.
KG Engineering
Based in Istanbul, we plan equipment selection for 3D/3B laser scanning projects according to the delivery target. You can inquire about the scope via our contact page.
