
Uses of Reality Capture for Public Safety
The inherent 3D nature of laser scanning technology allows professionals to revisit the scene and view from user-defined vantage points. Crime scene reconstruction, trajectory analysis, blood spatter analysis, crash simulation, crime scene drawing and event pre-planning are some of the many uses of reality capture data in the realm of public safety that can be leveraged to reveal new perspectives.
But how does a professional go from setting-up a laser scanner to obtaining actionable data, such as bullet trajectory analysis? The answer is by using an integrated suite of software solutions for public safety professionals that cover the full capture-process-deliver workflow and support all major sensor platforms – from the handheld laser distance meter, to UAV systems and everything in between.


Being able to fuse information from terrestrial to airborne platforms into one homogeneous reality capture information database is a goal achieved through the integration of Map360 with Leica JetStream software technology. With this solution, users can combine airborne data produced using Leica Infinity Survey Software to deliver contextual information, such as the detailed 3D scans from the Leica RTC360, together with data from mobile sensor mapping platforms that can further extend coverage underground. This provides a fused view from multiple perspectives to support their final analysis.
Enabling Collaborative Environments for Public Safety
When all stakeholders are able to connect to the same singular digital truth, projects can be more efficient, decisions are best informed as well as the big picture and the small details understood. The key word to achieve this is connectivity. So, how can users leverage connectivity among public safety stakeholders?
Speed, Scale and Simplicity. These three simple words define our ambition and our goal where total end-to-end project productivity is concerned. At Hexagon we believe it’s important to provide tools that are domain-centric, remove complexity and address that final business. A single button to capture reality and a single button to validate bullet trajectory – that is the end solution goal and foundation on which our journey continues.
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