Woolpert Invests in New Technology and Equipment to Enhance Aerial Acquisitions
The AEG firm is making large-scale investments in technology and equipment this year, enhancing its aerial acquisition capabilities.
DENVER, COLO. - FEBRUARY 06, 2018 - Woolpert is enhancing its aerial acquisition capabilities through multiple technology and equipment investments this year, including upgraded lidar sensors and software solutions, an expanded fleet of airplanes and pilots, advanced imagery and lidar processing automation tools, and enhanced geospatial data storage hubs.
Woolpert Design, Geospatial and Technology Director Kirk McClurkin said these large-scale investments in leading-edge technologies parallel Woolpert’s overall projected growth for 2018, and their application across markets.
“We’ve established a level of acquisition expertise and comprehensive data deliverables that require we continue to upgrade all aspects of our geospatial operation to support that growth,” McClurkin said. “This investment in the latest and greatest equipment, personnel and processes is how we will continually provide our clients with the best and most accurate solutions.”
Among these upgrades, Woolpert is investing in TerrainMapper, Leica Geosystems’ most advanced linear-mode lidar sensor and accompanying software solution, HxMap, which together make up the RealTerrain workflow. Leica Geosystems debuted the solution at this week’s joint conference of the International Lidar Mapping Forum (ILMF) and the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) in Denver.
“We have worked with Leica Geosystems since 1989, and we have profound respect for the integrity of their products,” McClurkin said. “The demand for lidar data and deliverables continues to grow as technology expands and applications multiply. We plan to continue to leverage the most current technologies to propel the geospatial world forward and help everyone operate more efficiently.”
Woolpert has three geospatial professionals speaking at the ILMF/ASPRS conference. They are presenting in multiple capacities and on numerous lidar-related topics. Chief Scientist of Geospatial Services Dr. Qassim Abdullah is discussing “Advances in Lidar Technologies: The Current State of Linear Mode, Geiger-mode and Single Photon Lidar Systems” this morning, is on a panel discussion regarding Geiger-mode and single photon lidar versus linear scanning, and is providing multiple ASPRS technical sessions and workshops during the event. Geospatial Team Leader Ryan Bowe discussed a product review on unmanned aircraft system (UAS) data set accuracies, will conduct an ASPRS Early Career Professionals Council presentation this morning, this afternoon will talk about “Metadata Mayhem: Documentation Developments for Lidar and UAS Data Sets,” and is moderating several sessions for ASPRS on Wednesday. Geospatial Project Manager Michael Meiser presented Monday on “The Use of Lidar in Platinum-Group Element Mining at the Stillwater Complex, Montana.”
About Woolpert
Woolpert is the fastest growing architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm in the country, delivering value to clients in all 50 states and around the world by strategically blending engineering excellence with leading-edge technology and geospatial applications. With a dynamic R&D department, Woolpert works with inventive business partners like Google and Esri; operates a fleet of planes, sensors and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS); and continually pushes industry boundaries by working with advanced water technologies, asset management, building information modeling (BIM) and sustainable design. Woolpert’s mission is to help its clients progress and become more progressive. For over 100 years and with 25 offices across the U.S., Woolpert serves federal, state and local governments; private and public companies and universities; energy and transportation departments; and the U.S. Armed Forces. For more information, visit woolpert.com or call 937-531-1258.
Revolutionizing the world of measurement and survey for nearly 200 years, Leica Geosystems creates complete solutions for professionals across the planet. Known for premium products and innovative solution development, professionals in a diverse mix of industries, such as aerospace and defense, safety and security, construction, and manufacturing, trust Leica Geosystems for all their geospatial needs. With precise and accurate instruments, sophisticated software, and trusted services, Leica Geosystems delivers value every day to those shaping the future of our world. Leica Geosystems is part of Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B; hexagon.com), a leading global provider of information technologies that drive quality and productivity improvements across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications. For further information, please contact Leica Geosystems AG Penny Boviatsou at +41 41 727 8960 (phone), +41 (0)71/726-5511 (fax) or penny.boviatsou@leica-geosystems.com. For more information, visit http://www.leica-geosystems.com.
