Working With the Data

Export Formats

  • SQLite database
  • CSV files
  • ASCII PLY LiDAR point clouds

Export Bundle Structure

Survey_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS_ExportPackage/
├── Database/Survey.sqlite
├── LiDAR/*.ply
├── ControlPoints/ControlPoints.csv
├── Segments/SegmentStarts.csv
└── Diagnostics/Drift.csv

Typical Uses

  • Post-processing and leveling
  • North alignment correction
  • Mapping sweep coverage
  • Comparing detector audio to coil position
  • Import into GIS, point cloud, or custom analysis tools

Known Limitations

  • Compass accuracy is limited
  • Coil height is a proxy
  • No GPS/UTM export yet
  • Wireless detector audio not implemented
  • Final alignment performed in post-processing