Correlator3D streamlines image processing for the Joint Airborne Lidar Bathymetry Technical Center of Expertise, enhancing topo-bathy lidar mapping efficiency.
by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb
SimActive Inc. recently announced that their Correlator3D product was deployed by the US Army Corps of Engineers for corridor mapping. The software is used to process imagery and create mapping products in conjunction with topo-bathy lidar systems.
As part of the Corps of Engineers, the Joint Airborne Lidar Bathymetry Technical Center of Expertise (JALBTCX) uses an advanced set of sensors and mapping tools to accurately reproduce the United States’ extensive coastline. According to Simactive’s press release, in combination with topo-bathy lidar, imagery is collected with a Phase One 150MP camera. Surfaces are generated from the lidar data and imported into Correlator 3D along with the imagery to rapidly produce blocks of orthomosaics used for all types of assessments.
“Correlator3D is by far the easiest to use and fastest image processing software out there”, said J. Heath Harwood, Physical Scientist at the US Army Corps of Engineers. “Its DEM editing and mosaic editing tools are outstanding.”
Simactive CEO Phillippe Simard sat down with DroneLife a few months ago to discuss Correlator3D’s military applications. “The Canadian army was involved in Afghanistan back then. They had team rotations every six months. It took way too long to train their personnel for doing photogrammetry. They were looking for a simpler and faster photogrammetry suite. They gave us a multi-year contract to develop that capability for them.” Simactive’s rapid processing technology aligns perfectly with the military’s need for quick and intuitive mapping solutions, both for large infrastructure projects and drill/field operations.
Simactive recently announced the newest version of Correlator3D, 10.3, focusing on optimizations for large projects (like the kind of mapping being conducted by the Corps), making their solution even more streamlined and efficient.
“Optimizations made in Version 10.3 greatly enhance user experience when working with very large projects,” said Louis Simard, CTO at SimActive. “Having a fluidity when dealing with huge datasets not only improves user experience, but also allows for the processing of even more extensive projects.”
More information on Simactive and Correlator3D is available here.
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Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.
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