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Scanning Considerations
This lesson introduces the many factors can affect a scan project, which
should be considered before starting to scan. Understanding these factors
before you start planning a project can save time and money.
These factors include:
• Site conditions
• Project requirements
• Registration
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Site conditions can vary greatly, based on location, vehicular and
pedestrian traffic, weather, and other circumstances.
Consider site conditions, such as:
• Potential hazards – Some sites may contain hazards, such as at a
building site or in a high-traffic area.
• Terrain – The terrain can affect target arrangements and scanner
positions, as well as accessibility.
• Window of opportunity – Some situations may require you to
scan within a specific time frame, such as when there are fewer
pedestrians in a public area.
• Reflectivity – Shiny, highly reflective surfaces are difficult to scan.
Darker objects reflect less light. To compensate for high reflectivity,
you can reduce distance, increase angle, use an anti-glare coating,
and increase the Quality setting.
• Movement – The scanner and the object of interest must not move
in relation to one another. To prevent movement, you can make sure
the tripod is stable and avoid vibration and wind.
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