Laser Scanning

Murphy Surveys was one of the first companies in Ireland to apply laser scanning technology in the field. This is further proof of our dedication to provide excellent results with efficiency and accuracy through our use of and quest for cutting edge technology. The laser scanner is a relatively new but very important tool in our armoury.

Laser Scanning
The Leica HDS3000 and HDS6000 Laser Scanners, as used by Murphy Surveys, unobtrusively capture the three-dimensional surface geometry of structures and sites with completeness, speed, accuracy and safety. As laser surveys can be completed without direct physical access, it enables the survey of potentially hazardous structures or locations with accessibility issues without compromising the safety of individuals.

Scanning is used in surveying, architecture, engineering, construction, visual simulation, virtual reality, entertainment and manufacturing applications - specific applications include the following:

• Site and engineering surveys
• Architectural restoration
• Archaeological & built heritage record
• As-built and as-constructed surveys
• Pipeline surveys
• Profiles and volumes
• Topographic and detail surveys
• Forensics and deformation analysis
• Bridge, overpass and tower surveys
• Virtual reality and visualisation simulation
• Fabrication and construction inspection
• Manufacturing and reverse engineering
• Legal archive
• Set surveys for movie and visual effects

Benefits:

• Cost Reduction
  Costs associated with construction re-work and field changes are minimized as are facility downtimes and turnaround durations.
  Lower cost as-built and topographic surveys compared to alternatives.
• Quality Improvement
  Improved accuracy and precision reduces many of the risks associated with project execution.
  Better information leads to more informed decisions.
  Accurate and detailed information improves engineering designs and many of the decisions that affect construction start up.
  More accurate, complete as-built surveys for retrofit design, translates into better retrofit designs
  Less construction re-work due to interferences and fit-up problems.
• Scheduling improvement
  Time spent on site collecting data is significantly reduced.
  Design efficiency is greatly improved.
  Construction turnarounds are minimized.
  Reduction / elimination of return visits to the site.
  Ability to factory fabricate instead of having to field fabricate.

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