Optech to host first Innovative Lidar Solutions Conference

Nov. 5, 2008
November 5, 2008--Optech Incorporated (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), a manufacturer of advanced lidar survey instruments, announced that its first Innovative Lidar Solutions Conference (ILSC) will be held in Toronto on June 24 to 26, 2009. An initial call for papers has been issued.

November 5, 2008--Optech Incorporated (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), a manufacturer of advanced lidar survey instruments, announced that its first Innovative Lidar Solutions Conference (ILSC) will be held in Toronto on June 24 to 26, 2009. An initial call for papers has been issued.

Lidar (light detection and ranging) data is widening its role in applications ranging from remote sensing to emergency-services management and homeland security. The ILSC 2009 will focus on an open forum for industry professionals to discuss best practices and explore "real-world" lidar solutions. Topics of special interest will include how to use lidar hardware systems to maximize accuracy, improve efficiency, and solve unique application challenges. There will also be a special focus on the implementation of Optech's various lidar sensors for application solutions.

"In previous years a user's conference was adequate to serve our customers' needs," said Brent Gelhar, vice president of sales and product strategy for Optech. "With the evolution of our newest products, ranging from ultracompact airborne scanners and bathymetric systems to static and mobile terrestrial scanners, the need for a wider forum has been expressed by our existing and potential clients. The focus of this conference is to communicate practical solutions to problems rather than the academic subjects regularly available in many other well-known meetings."

Both users and potential users of Optech technologies are welcome to submit papers. People are also welcome to register if they simply wish to attend to learn more about the role of lidar in solving their surveying needs.

Optech develops, manufactures, and supports advanced laser-based survey instruments for airborne terrestrial mapping, airborne laser bathymetry, laser imaging, mine cavity monitoring and industrial process control, as well as space-qualified sensors for orbital operations and planetary exploration.

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