In order to be certain that the decided upon place of The News Steps was feasible for our project, it was important to test how the scanner responded to the environment. There was also the worry of space on the landings, if there was enough room for the scanner and the public to pass for example.
It was late evening when group members Daniela, Molly and David went to the steps. An advantage of it being dark at the time of scanning presented the opportunity to use the flash embedded in the scanner and explore how many points could be produced and the level of detail.
Overall it was successful. The scans aligned despite the height differences of the landings. There is plenty of room for the scanner, we just have to be spread out if there are more than 2 group members at the site; and there is enough light for a good amount of points in the dark.
Video of the scans:
If you’re reading this in order, please proceed to the next post: ‘
The Day(s) of the Lidar Scans’.
Molly Munro
