Synopsis

LiDAR survey is being increasing used worldwide for accurate, cost effective and fast acquisition of topographical and imagery data for many engineering, environmental, natural resources and infrastructures applications. In fact, LiDAR has been in use in Malaysia since 1989 and its users have seen many cost, accuracy and speed advantages. However, poor understanding of LiDAR can sometime lead to inferior analysis and often, the full benefit of the LiDAR data is unrealized.  The principals of LiDAR and how it can be used effectively by all the professionals will be taught during this course. There will be a hand-on practical using  a popular freeware for LiDAR data. Participants must bring their own laptop for practical.


About The Course Leader

Engr. Trudy R Ganendra graduated from University of Cambridge in 1997 with a Masters of Engineering and in 1999, obtained a Masters of Science from Imperial College in Environmental Engineering.

In 2001, she was appointed as the Director of Ground Data Solutions R&D Sdn Bhd (GDS), a Malaysian-owned high-tech LiDAR survey and mapping service provider. GDS has been providing accurate and cost efficient maps and mapping products to a broad range of clients since 1991 and has been widely used by developers, planners and designers throughout South East Asia. GDS is the only local Malaysian service provider of Airborne Laser and Digital Imagery Survey system who owns LiDAR system, is involved in the research and development of systems, and also is a direct operator with a proven track record of more than 20 years in airborne laser survey projects in Malaysia and South East Asia.

She is responsible for the daily operation of GDS in both business and operational capacities. Her business responsibilities encompass corporate policies, financial analysis and strategic relations. The operational aspects involve bidding, planning and execution as well as reporting and client liaison. She has successfully executed 71 Lidar projects to date.