Carlson Point Cloud is a modular software solution that enables users to process, analyze, and extract data from point clouds collected via terrestrial or aerial scanning. It supports large datasets, automates feature extraction, and integrates seamlessly with CAD systems for mapping, modeling, and survey deliverables.

Key Features

Data Extraction Extracts 3D features and entities from point clouds.

• 3D extraction of objects such as poles, trees, hydrants
• Feature extraction for TINs, contours, profiles, sections, and breaklines

Import/Export Handles large datasets and multiple formats.

• Import/export of point clouds up to 1 billion points
• Supports formats like LAS, Leica, Faro, E57, DEM, GeoTiff, and more

Multiple Scan Consolidation Combines and registers multiple scans.

• Register multiple scans into a unified cloud
• Merge different point clouds

Anomaly Reduction and Data Improvement Cleans and optimizes point cloud data.

• Reduce anomalies and resample data
• Smooth and simplify meshes to reduce model size

Field-to-Finish Automation Automates drafting and CAD deliverables.

• Use field codes for automated linework and symbols
• Seamless CAD drawing generation from point cloud data

Visualization and Editing Advanced visualization and editing tools.

• Color adjustment, view by elevation/intensity
• Cross-section viewing, point size and detail adjustment

Surface Data and Breakline Creation Generates surfaces and breaklines for modeling.

• Load and view surfaces in 3D
• Automatic 3D breakline creation based on surface zones

Profile and Section Generation Extracts site profiles and sections.

• Trace alignments and generate profiles or cross sections

Benefits

Efficient Large-Scale Data Processing Handles massive point cloud datasets with ease.

• Processes up to 1 billion points, suitable for large projects
• Automates repetitive extraction and drafting tasks

Seamless CAD Integration Enables direct export to CAD for streamlined workflows.

• Exports surfaces, contours, and linework directly to CAD formats
• Supports field-to-finish automation for survey deliverables

Versatile Data Compatibility Works with data from various scanning sources.

• Supports ground, aerial, and photogrammetry data
• Compatible with a wide range of scanner formats