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Surveying, GNSS & 3D Mapping

From Precise Positioning to Detailed 3D Spatial Data

i4Geo’s surveying and 3D mapping capabilities support accurate positioning, field data collection, spatial measurement, and the creation of detailed 3D representations of terrain, infrastructure, and physical environments.

Our team can combine GNSS, total station surveying, terrestrial 3D scanning, and geospatial workflows to support research, field campaigns, mapping, validation, and collaborative projects.

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Surveying & 3D Mapping Capabilities
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Our Surveying & 3D Mapping Equipment
 
Trimble S6 Total Station

Precision Optical Surveying

Topographic surveying • Control networks • Infrastructure mapping • Elevation surveys • Ground validation

The Trimble S6 Total Station supports accurate measurement of horizontal and vertical angles, distances, and survey positions for detailed field mapping and control.

 

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GNSS Survey System

High-Accuracy Satellite Positioning

RTK surveys • Ground control points • Check points • Feature mapping • Field data georeferencing

i4Geo’s GNSS surveying capabilities support accurate field positioning and georeferencing for spatial data collection, survey control, and validation.

 

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DJI D-RTK 3 Base Station

High-Precision GNSS Reference Station

RPAS positioning • RTK workflows • Ground control • Survey reference • Field mapping

The DJI D-RTK 3 supports high-precision positioning for compatible RPAS and surveying workflows, helping improve positional accuracy during field data collection.

 

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DJI D-RTK 2 High-Precision GNSS Mobile Station

RTK Positioning for Field and RPAS Workflows

RTK mapping • RPAS surveys • Field positioning • Survey reference • Ground control

The D-RTK 2 provides high-precision GNSS corrections for compatible DJI platforms and can support accurate spatial positioning during mapping and survey activities.

 

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Portable 3D Capture

Object scanning • Surface capture • Digital reconstruction • Research documentation • 3D model creation

The handheld 3D scanner supports rapid digital capture of physical objects and surfaces for 3D visualization, measurement, documentation, and model development.

 

Institute for Geospatial Inquiry, Instruction and Innovation (i4Geo)

Professor Craig Coburn (Director)
  • WE2002
  • 4401 University Drive
    Lethbridge, AB, T1K 3M4
  • 403-317-2818
  • craig.coburn@uleth.ca

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