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 >

Posted by Sarah Simpson As Head of Content for Unmanned Systems Technology, Sarah uses her extensive background in research and technical copywriting to spotlight the latest innovations in autonomy, robotics, and sensing. Sarah joined in 2018 and loves to highlight how uncrewed systems are making a tangible difference in the modern world. Connect
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