Aerial mapping company Bluesky International has started production of a new map of Ireland detailing an estimated 200 million trees. The National Tree Map (NTM) for Ireland will accurately record the location, height and canopy cover for trees in the Republic over 3 metres in height. Combining 3D height models and other remotely sensed data Bluesky has already created more than 2,500 square kilometres of data detailing around 7 million trees. “When we set about the task of mapping trees in a region, we are often surprised by just how green an area actually is,” commented Robert Loughran, International Sales Manager for Bluesky International. “For example, in England it was generally accepte
Aircraft mounted lasers are helping to reveal the rich archaeology within Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Captured by aerial mapping company Bluesky, the highly accurate LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data will be used by the Chase and Chalke Landscape Partnership to reveal previously unknown archaeology. Analysis of the Bluesky terrain mapping will inform ground truthing of potential new archaeological sites and help target site investigations. A National Lottery Heritage Fund scheme, the Chase and Chalke Landscape Partnership, focuses on the traditional heart of the Cranborne Chase Medieval royal hunting grounds together with the river valley to the north ea
London agency DCSK is using 3D building models from Bluesky to inform the design of high profile urban residential developments. Derived from the most up to date and accurate aerial photography the Bluesky 3D models allow DCSK to place a design within its real world context, consider sensitive view and vantage points and communicate ideas to clients, planning authorities and the public. DCSK has used a number of models from Bluesky including a detailed representation of central Birmingham for the design of a 24 storey student accommodation on Lancaster Street. “We have always had to consider how a design sits within the existing cityscape and how it will interact with the buildings and infra
Aerial mapping company Bluesky International is using state of the art, aircraft mounted lasers to create a 3D model of the Quantock Hills in Somerset. As England’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the Quantock Hills has a distinctive character with exceptional beauty and cultural heritage. Commissioned by the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme, the high precision terrain mapping project will improve the understanding how people have lived and worked in the area for thousands of years. A 5 year £2.6 million programme the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme (QLPS) was created to conserve and celebrate the landscape of the area. Significantly funded by the National Lottery Heritag
