Lidar In Mapping: Preserving British Columbia’s Military Heritage for Future Generations
As we move further into the 21st century, the duty of the British Columbia Veterans Commemorative Association to "ensure the contributions of Canada’s armed service men and women are never forgotten" faces a new challenge: time. Weathering and urban development threaten the physical landmarks of our military history, from aging cenotaphs to remote historic armories. However, a revolutionary technology—Lidar In Mapping—is providing veterans and historians with a powerful new tool to protect these sacred sites.
Digitizing the Torch of Remembrance Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) works by firing rapid laser pulses to create a precise 3D map of an object or landscape. In the context of BC’s veteran history, Lidar In Mapping allows us to create "digital twins" of our provincial monuments. Should a historical site be damaged by the elements, these Lidar maps provide a millimeter-perfect blueprint for restoration,…