Surveying And Mapping, Inc. Selects Optech’s State-of-the-Art Lynx Mobile Mapper Technology
Toronto, Canada, September11, 2009
Optech Incorporated, the leading provider of advanced LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) survey instruments, today announced that Surveying And Mapping, Inc. (SAM, Inc.) has selected and taken delivery of Optech’s next-generation Lynx Mobile Mapper technology. SAM, Inc. will use the Lynx Mobile Mapper scanning solution to accurately collect survey-quality point data for U.S.-based corridor projects including rail, transportation, pipelines, waterways and electric transmission lines, as well as construction management for design-build projects.
“Optech continues to change the surveying and mapping landscape with its world-class mobile mapping solutions,” said Sam Hanna, President, SAM, Inc. “The Lynx Mobile Mapper represents the next-generation of LiDAR technology that we are proud to now offer to our customers across the U.S.”
The Lynx Mobile Mapper boasts a revolutionary new LiDAR sensor head that leverages Optech’s extensive experience in surveying, in addition to iFLEX—the latest in LiDAR innovation—to collect survey-grade LiDAR data at extremely high rates. The Lynx sensors collect over 200,000 measurements per second with a 360º field of view, while maintaining a Class 1 eye-safe rating.
“SAM, Inc. has a history of providing its customers with top-quality precision mapping and surveying technologies. We are pleased that they have added the Lynx Mobile Mapper to the company’s suite of services, and look forward to a valuable and long-lasting relationship,” said Don Carswell, President, Optech.
About Optech
Optech is the world leader in the development, manufacture and support of advanced laser-based survey instruments. We offer client-driven lidar solutions in airborne terrestrial mapping, airborne laser bathymetry, laser imaging, mine cavity monitoring, industrial process control and space-qualified sensors for orbital operations and planetary exploration.
About Surveying And Mapping, Inc.
Founded in 1994, SAM, Inc. is a leading provider of complete land surveying, photogrammetry and LiDAR, subsurface utility engineering, geographic information systems, and high-definition laser scanning services to customers across the U.S. SAM, Inc. combines its experience, qualifications, and resources to solve the most challenging problems and deliver the best value, all in-house. By continually investing in training and the latest in surveying and mapping technologies, such as the Lynx Mobile Mapper, SAM, Inc. delivers state-of-the-art, top-quality, precision mapping products.
For further information, please contact:
Daina Morgan
Product Manager, Optech Incorporated
inquiries@optech.ca
www.optech.ca
Gordon K. Perry, RPLS,
Surveying And Mapping, Inc. (SAM, Inc)
gperry@saminc.biz
www.saminc.biz |
