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Equator Launches Washington DC LiDAR Data
Equator Launches the Washington DC LiDAR data set Equator provides unprecedented access to centimeters of accuracy, in a user-friendly online design platform. Last Updated: December 09, 2021 Access LiDAR Data Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Washington DC LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Washington DC LiDAR data set covers approximately 17,700 ha and was collected in
Equator Launches Tauranga LiDAR Data
Equator Launches the Tauranga LiDAR data set Equator provides unprecedented access to centimeters of accuracy, in a user-friendly online design platform. Last Updated: November 25, 2021 Access LiDAR Data Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Tauranga LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Tauranga LiDAR data set covers approximately 16,800ha and was collected in 2015. This high-resolution elevation
Forestry Analysis using R and LAS Data
Forestry Analysis Using R and LiDAR Data Tutorial: Use R Language in RStudio and LAS Data to Complete Various Forestry Analyses Using R language in RStudio, and LiDAR point clouds, you are able to complete three distinct types of forestry analyses: Individual Tree Detection, Individual Tree Segmentation, and the creation of Canopy Height Models. These analyses are important to make data-driven decisions in
Equator Launches Christchurch LiDAR Data
Equator Launches the Christchurch LiDAR data set Equator provides unprecedented access to centimeters of accuracy, in a user-friendly online design platform. Last Updated: November 26, 2021 Access LiDAR Data Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Christchurch LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Christchurch LiDAR data set covers approximately 142,000ha and was collected in 2019. This high-resolution elevation
Equator Launches Canterbury LiDAR Data
Equator Launches the Canterbury LiDAR data set Equator provides unprecedented access to centimeters of accuracy, in a user-friendly online design platform. Last Updated: November 12, 2021 Access LiDAR Data Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Canterbury LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Canterbury LiDAR data set covers approximately 25,000 ha and was collected in 2018. This high-resolution
What is LiDAR? Where can I download it? (and other answers)
LIDAR What is LiDAR: Getting Started Guide 10 Minute Read This article provides answers to commonly asked questions about LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging technology), and highlights examples of how it is used in various applications. Jump to Section What is LiDAR? How does LiDAR work? What are airborne LiDAR surveys?
Equator Launches Sylvan Lake LiDAR Data
Equator Launches the Sylvan Lake LiDAR data set Equator provides unprecedented access to centimeters of accuracy, in a user-friendly online design platform. Last Updated: November 11, 2021 Access LiDAR Data Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Sylvan Lake LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Sylvan Lake LiDAR data set covers approximately 14,000 ha and was collected in 2009. This
Equator Launches London LiDAR Data
Equator Launches the London, Ontario LiDAR data set Equator provides unprecedented access to centimeters of accuracy, in a user-friendly online design platform. Last Updated: November 25, 2021 Access LiDAR Data Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the London, Ontario LiDAR dataset in Equator. The London LiDAR data set covers approximately 42,000 ha and was collected in 2018.
Equator Launches Auckland LiDAR Data
Equator Launches the Auckland LiDAR data set Equator provides unprecedented access to centimeters of accuracy, in a user-friendly online design platform. Last Updated: November 12, 2021 Access LiDAR Data Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Auckland LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Auckland LiDAR data set covers approximately 48,200 ha and was collected in 2013. This high-resolution
Equator Launches Abbotsford LiDAR Data
Equator Launches the Abbotsford LiDAR data set Equator provides unprecedented access to centimeters of accuracy, in a user-friendly online design platform. Last Updated: November 12, 2021 Access LiDAR Data Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Abbotsford LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Abbotsford LiDAR data set covers approximately 27,400 ha and was collected in 2016. This high-resolution
Critical Questions to Ask When Reading an RFP
Critical Questions to Ask When Reviewing an RFP Love them or hate them, proposals are critical in the civil engineering industry. However, many engineers struggle with finding a balance between proposal writing and project work. They often ask questions such as: How many RFPs should we respond to in a year? Which ones are worth bidding on? How do you know if we will
Deep Learning in Spatial Applications
Deep Learning in Spatial Applications and GIS Machine learning has long been an indispensable tool in the realm of spatial analysis within Geographic Information Systems (GIS). From image classification to enriching data with clustering and modeling spatial relationships, machine learning has significantly advanced the capabilities of GIS tools over the decades. Within the vast landscape of machine learning, a powerful subset known as deep
Google Earth Contours vs LiDAR Contours
Google Earth Contours vs LiDAR Contours This article includes a description of how to generate contours using two different methods, and a comparison of each. Software used includes Google Earth, QGIS, GPS Visualizer, and Equator. Introduction Using contours to represent the topography of a site is one of the easiest ways to understand
Equator Launches Vancouver LiDAR Data
Equator Launches the Vancouver LiDAR data set Equator provides unprecedented access to centimeters of accuracy, in a user-friendly online design platform. Last Updated: November 12, 2021 Access LiDAR Data Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Vancouver LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Vancouver LiDAR data set covers approximately 11,500 ha and was collected in 2016. This high-resolution
How to Make a Topographic Map
How to Make a Topographic Map How to Make a Topographic Map using Equator Visit Equator Studios Search for a location that you would like to create a topographic map using the search bar or scroll into your location Select the +NEW SITE button at the bottom of your screen. Create your site using one of Equator's premade
Equator Launches Minneapolis LiDAR Data
Equator Launches the Minneapolis LiDAR data set Equator provides unprecedented access to centimeters of accuracy, in a user-friendly online design platform. Last Updated: December 02, 2021 Access LiDAR Data Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Minneapolis LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Minneapolis LiDAR data set covers approximately 19,400 ha and was collected in 2016. This high-resolution elevation
Equator Launches Salt Lake City LiDAR Data
Equator Launches the Salt Lake City LiDAR data set Equator provides unprecedented access to centimeters of accuracy, in a user-friendly online design platform. Last Updated: December 08, 2021 Access LiDAR Data Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Salt Lake City LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Salt Lake City LiDAR data set covers approximately 28,000 ha and was collected
Key Phrases for Winning Proposals
Key Phrases for Winning Proposals Our list of the best keywords to use when responding to a civil engineering RFP Author: Lindsay Mooradian | Written: May 2024 Keywords alone are not going to win a civil engineering proposal, but they can certainly help. Here at Equator Studios, we have compiled a list of key phrases that clients love to hear
ArcGIS Create DEM and Profile from LAS
Tutorial: Create a DEM and Profile from an LAS File in ESRI ArcGIS Map In this tutorial, you will learn how to use Equator to source a LiDAR point cloud, or LAZ file, then use ArcGIS Map to convert the LAZ file to an LAS file, create a digital elevation model (DEM) from the LAS file, and create a profile from the DEM. Step
Professional Development & Continuing Education for Civil Engineers
Professional Development & Continuing Education for Civil Engineers Civil engineering is a competitive and continuously evolving field that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment. It is a difficult and long process for one to become a civil engineer - one must complete a professional university program, work under a licensed engineer for a number of years
Using ArcGIS Pro to Detect Objects Using Deep Learning
Tutorial: Using Equator and ArcGIS Pro to Detect Objects Using Deep Learning In this tutorial, you will learn how to use Equator to source an orthoimage, then use ArcGIS Pro and the tools in the Image Analyst Extension to detect and identify objects through deep learning. Step 1: Source Orthoimage Step 2: Add Orthoimage to ArcGIS Pro Step 3: Classify Objects for Deep Learning
Our Favorite Civil Engineering Books for 2024
Our Favorite Civil Engineering Books for 2024 Books to Make Every Civil Engineer Excel in their Careers Written by: Lindsay Mooradian, P.Eng. | June 2024 As a civil engineer, I understand the importance of staying up to date with the latest knowledge and best practices for career advancement in our ever-evolving field. I also know that there are so many
How to Write a Civil Engineering Proposal
How to Write a Civil Engineering Proposal As civil engineers, we have written hundreds of proposals during our consulting days. Some of us love the challenges and problem solving that goes into writing proposals, while others would just rather not. Regardless of if you enjoy them or not, a Civil Engineering Proposal is one of those things that every civil engineer needs
Civil Engineering Project Management Plan
How to Write a Civil Engineering Project Management Plan Written by: Lindsay Mooradian, P.Eng. | June 2024 One of the key differentiators between a project that runs smoothly, and is completed on time and on or under budget, compared to one that goes off the rails is a comprehensive Project Management Plan. I do realize there is a lot more that goes into a
Comparison: Proposal and RFP Response Software
Comparison: Proposal and RFP Response Software A Review and Comparison of the Top Proposal and RFP Generation and Management Software in 2024. Which one is right for you? Written: April 25, 2024 Proposal software provides a more efficient way to create, store, and manage the proposal creation process with better insight into the sales pipeline and performance. With