The process of capturing highly accurate three-dimensional measurements of physical assets using laser-based surveying technology.
Laser Scanning is the process of collecting dense three-dimensional measurement data from physical objects or facilities using laser-based surveying instruments. Modern terrestrial laser scanners rapidly capture millions of measurement points to produce accurate point clouds that can be used for dimensional verification, engineering design, digital twins, asset documentation, clash detection and as-built model generation.
Laser Scanning provides highly accurate digital representations of existing facilities to support engineering, construction and asset lifecycle management.
Laser Scanning is widely used to capture existing facilities before modifications, enabling engineers to work from accurate three-dimensional representations rather than relying solely on legacy drawings.
Laser Scanning refers to the overall measurement process, whereas a Laser Tracker is a precision instrument used for high-accuracy dimensional measurement of specific objects.
Digital Engineering; Surveying; Asset Information Management.
Industrial plants.; Construction.; Brownfield projects.; Digital twins.; Asset verification.
ASTM E3125
VisualAIM connects glossary concepts to the asset records, inspection histories, and workflows they describe.