Deployment Modes
Decision guides for handheld, backpack, vehicle, robot, and drone capture, organized around crew size, site geometry, setup, access, and safety constraints.
This section tracks application conditions, control questions, deployment choices, and handoff requirements. Search the current section for a named environment, deliverable, or workflow issue.
Route ledger
| Route | Destination | What it contains |
|---|---|---|
| By environment | Mining & underground → | Obstructed access, mine routes, safety planning, and closure checks. |
| By deployment mode | Backpack, vehicle, robot, drone → | Platform constraints, preflight questions, and route planning. |
| By workflow stage | Field QA & processing → | Registration review, coverage checks, and coordinate confirmation. |
| By intended deliverable | Buildings, BIM & facilities → | Point-cloud packaging, scan-to-BIM handoff, and facility records. |
Field note catalog
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Mobile LiDAR vs. Terrestrial Scanning: A Field-Decision Matrix
A practical comparison of moving and stationary LiDAR workflows based on site geometry, feature needs, access, field time, QA, and hybrid capture.
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Hands, Packs, Vehicles, Robots, or Drones: Choosing a Jet Deployment
A field decision guide for matching Jet deployment to access, viewpoint, crew exposure, regulations, recovery, and the required deliverable.