LiDAR Scanning

LiDAR Scanning

Several iPad Pro devices are available for checkout by Architecture students from the IT office (Slocum 001).

How to use an iPad Pro for LiDAR scanning

  • Start the SiteScape app.

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  • Adjust settings including Point Density, Point Size, and Range.
    Setting Range to Close may help reduce background intrusion.

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  • After scanning is complete, export your objects either singly or in batches to the E57 point cloud format, which can be opened, imported, and inserted by Rhino 3D.

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