What do the Carrapateena megacave, the Notre Dame de Fourvière Basilica, and the world’s largest sea cave have in common? Aside from being awe-inspiring, they can teach us why capturing accurate three-dimensional data in complex, hazardous, or restricted environments takes more than the right technology. Instead, it requires careful planning, adaptable workflows, and proven methods for managing large volumes of data under real-world conditions.
In this presentation, Emesent Regional Director for EMEA Mike Workman will share practical lessons learned from mapping some of the most challenging environments on the planet using SLAM-based LiDAR.
Drawing on three real projects the Emesent team performed at these sites, attendees will see how the same core technology can be applied across vastly different environments, objectives, and risk profiles. From GPS-denied interiors and active public sites to deep underground spaces where human access is impossible, these case studies show what reliable 3D data capture looks like in practice.
The session explores planning and data management strategies, adaptable equipment configurations, continuous quality assurance, and autonomous workflows that enable safe, efficient, and repeatable results. Real metrics and outcomes are used to demonstrate improvements in safety, speed, and decision-making.
Are you ready to learn how to map the unknown?
