Using LiDAR for Railway Surveys

By Sarah Simpson / 27 Aug 2020
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In this video, Teledyne Optech’s Galaxy airborne lidar system is used for a railway survey, providing industry-leading measurement precision and accuracy. 

Designed for everything from wide-area mapping to corridor surveys, Galaxy is a universal sensor that produces ultra-dense data.  It can be installed in a tactical UAV, integrated in a helicopter pod for powerline surveying, or gyro-stabilized for wide-area mapping.

Learn more about the Galaxy Airborne Lidar System >

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