High-precision LiDAR survey for 170-block urbanization project
The development of a large-scale urbanization project required a high-resolution topographic survey over an area of 170 blocks. The terrain, characterized by its irregular topography and dense surrounding vegetation, presented a challenge for acquiring precise data.
The need was to generate a detailed graphic representation in plans that included not only the terrain surface, but also adjacent infrastructure such as roads, power transmission lines, and buildings. Data precision and classification were critical for the design and earthwork calculation phase.
Client
Real Estate Developer
Location
El Salvador
Duration
2 weeks
Area
170 blocks
We deployed a UAV platform equipped with a high-precision LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) scanner. The sensor's ability to penetrate vegetation allowed the acquisition of millions of data points representing the actual ground surface, eliminating the need for extensive ground-based measurements.
The workflow included acquisition, processing, and classification of the point cloud to separate and label elements such as terrain (DTM), vegetation, road infrastructure, and buildings.
The project was completed in a period of two weeks, meeting the client's demanding deadlines and delivering all requested products with maximum quality.
25cm
DEM Resolution
170
Blocks mapped
2
Weeks of work
The high precision of LiDAR data facilitates optimized planning, reduces uncertainty in data and therefore interpolation, and provides an authentic digital twin, an interactive tool to extract much more information. It also reduces the margin of human error by being an automated tool.
Full geospatial survey of approximately 3,000 km of power lines for a major electricity distribution company in El Salvador.
Client: Electricity distribution company
Area: ~250 km²
Duration: 4 months
Result: ~3,000 km of power network mapped with LiDAR, DSM, and orthomosaic for vegetation management
Non-invasive documentation of pre-Hispanic heritage with LiDAR technology. An airborne LiDAR scanner was used to perform systematic scanning of four archaeological sites, mapping subtle topographic variations under dense vegetation.
Client: Ministry of Culture of El Salvador
Area: ≈237 blocks
Duration: Phase I
Result: Complete digital documentation of 4 archaeological sites
High-precision LiDAR survey for erosion analysis and risk mitigation
Client: Construction Company
Location: Parking Lot, El Salvador
Duration: 3 days
Result: Project executed in 3 days with sub-centimeter precision