Volume Surveys

Volume surveys require a high level of accuracy, especially in applications where even small measurement errors can affect inventory calculations, operational planning, verification work, and commercial reporting. Compared with conventional survey methods, 3D laser scanning provides a much faster, safer, and more accurate method for capturing the geometry of stockpiles, storage tanks, terrain, and other assets that require volumetric measurement. By collecting millions of data points per second, 3D laser scanners generate highly detailed point cloud data that records the true as-built condition of the surveyed object or surface while significantly reducing field time, operational disruption, and manual measurement error.

Using the point cloud data obtained through 3D laser scanning, we create accurate as-built 3D mesh models that can be used to calculate volume with a very high level of precision. Because the calculation is based on dense and comprehensive 3D laser scan data rather than a limited number of measurement points, the resulting volume survey provides a more complete and reliable representation of actual conditions. This makes 3D laser scanning especially valuable for projects where accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency are critical.

Our 3D laser scanning workflow is suitable for a wide range of volume survey applications, including volume calibration of aboveground and underground storage tanks, stockpiles, terrain, and the determination and verification of equipment volumes such as ballast tanks and fuel tanks. It is also well suited to projects involving irregular geometry, difficult access, or large surfaces that would be more time-consuming to measure accurately using conventional methods. By capturing complete surface geometry quickly and in high detail, 3D laser scanning provides a dependable and efficient solution for volumetric measurement across a wide range of conditions and asset types.