Geo: International

Geo: International May 2013

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  • History’s new dimension

    History’s new dimension

    Using 3D laser scanning and modelling techniques, archaeologists have been able to recreate buildings from ancient Paris and Egypt. But the technology can also be used in planning for the future, writes Nick Lerner.

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  • The power of RiSOLVE

    The power of RiSOLVE

    An all-in-one laser scanner with a revolutionary new software workflow is enabling the UK police force to substantially reduce the time needed to gather and analyse data from road accidents. Ananda Fowler reports.

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  • Restoration drama

    Restoration drama

    The popular tourist attraction of St Leonhard’s Church in Frankfurt, Germany, is being restored with the help of 3D laser scanning and printing. Theo Drechsel looks at how the project is dealing with the billions of measurements needed so far.

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  • Factory model

    Factory model

    Vladimir Semykin describes how 3DLS created a three-dimensional model of the TogliattiKauchuk petrochemical factory in Russia.

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  • Inside the Canopée

    Inside the Canopée

    The Canopée project aims to deliver a complete, accessible and easy-to-use mapping tool to employees of the French Office National des Forêts, writes Michel Walezak.

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  • Launching The Satellite Applications Catapult

    Launching The Satellite Applications Catapult

    The British government is planning to support UK businesses in developing new space and satellite-based products, services and applications. Stuart Martin of the Satellite Applications Catapult explains how.

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  • Plane problems

    Plane problems

    New technologies – and regulations – mean that survey-flying operators are having to make difficult and expensive choices if they want to continue in business, reports Lyndon Yorke.

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