Mobile LiDAR Scanning
Services: Mobile LiDAR Scanning
What is Mobile LiDAR Scanning?
Mobile LiDAR scanning is a high-efficiency method of capturing 3D spatial data by mounting a LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor on the top/back of a vehicle. As the vehicle travels along roads, corridors, or other linear paths, the system collects millions of georeferenced elevation points from both sides of the roadway. Atlas uses this data to generate high-accuracy corridor mapping deliverables quickly, without interrupting traffic or putting the surveyors' lives at risk.
Why Do You Need Mobile LiDAR Scanning?
For vehicle-accessible corridors, Mobile LiDAR is the future. It is ideal for projects requiring detailed data collection along lengthy stretches of road or right of way. Traditional methods for surveying roads, utility corridors, or highways can be slow, labor-intensive, and potentially hazardous. With mobile scanning, data is collected at speed, making it the perfect fit for transportation planning, corridor design, utility mapping, and as-built documentation. It reduces time in the field, improves safety, and produces survey-grade data for use in design and permitting.
Key Components of Mobile LiDAR Scanning
From vehicle-mounted sensors to comprehensive CAD deliverables
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Vehicle-Mounted Sensor:
A high-resolution LiDAR sensor is mounted onto a survey vehicle equipped with precise GPS and IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) systems for accurate position tracking.
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Corridor Data Collection:
As the vehicle drives, the LiDAR sensor captures a wide view of the surrounding environment. With millions, sometimes billions of reference points, the system maps curbs, pavement edges, utilities, poles, signage, barriers, and surface changes in real time.
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Point Cloud Processing:
The collected data is converted into a detailed, colorized point cloud, preparing the CAD team for mapping.
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Ground Control Integration:
Field crews establish ground control points as needed to ensure positional accuracy across the scanned route, matching survey-grade standards.
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CAD Deliverables:
CAD technicians can use the processed LiDAR data to generate road centerlines, right-of-way mapping, cross-sections, curb and gutter layouts, and topographic contours as needed.
How to Request Mobile LiDAR Scanning from Atlas Surveying
To request mobile LiDAR-supported deliverables, please provide:
Project limits or route description (including total linear footage or miles, if available)
Intended use of the LiDAR data (e.g., roadway design, utility mapping, as-built)
Project location and access details
Contact information for coordination & billing and target timeline for deliverables
Why Choose Atlas Surveying for Mobile LiDAR Scanning?
Atlas Surveying brings mobile LiDAR scanning to the next level by combining advanced technology with our proven LiDAR expertise. Our team is equipped to capture and process high-accuracy corridor data faster and safer than traditional methods. With deep experience in roadway surveying, utility mapping, and site documentation, we offer the speed of mobile scanning without sacrificing precision or clarity.
Contact Atlas Surveying today to learn how mobile LiDAR scanning can support your next corridor project with clarity, speed, and accuracy.
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