3D terrestrial laser scanning and GPS technology for slope stability investigations - case studies

Abstract

As the rapid adoption of new technologies for landslide and rock slope engineering continues - the natural evolution of equipement for landslide mapping and monitoring has started. The technological evolution of LIDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) system creates the potential for automated remote collection of accurate, high resolution data and represents step foreward that will increase speed, precision, cost effectivenes and overall quality of geotechnical investigations. This paper presents features and benefits of introducing relatively new approach in order to provide quality plans as a base for detailed geotechnical investigations.