Simplifying rescue operations with the Leica BLK3D

An earthquake has caused major structural damage, trapping residents in a collapsed apartment building. A flood has wiped out bridges, leaving motorists stranded. A mudslide is threatening to take out a village in its path.

These scenarios and other similar rescue operations fall under the expertise of the German Agency for Technical Relief (Technisches Hilfswerk or THW), active both nationally and internationally as a rescue unit. With almost 80,000 volunteers and around 1,800 full-time employees, organised in 2,138 units and specialist groups, the organisation has repeatedly shown top performance in rescuing people and securing belongings in various missions and numerous emergencies.

As the name suggests, THW embodies the technical component in civil defense and disaster control. Particularly after natural catastrophes, the support of infrastructure at risk of collapse is crucial for the successful execution of a rescue operation. Similarly, after building fires, in which the structure has been extremely weakened by the fire itself and the extinguishing work, protection against collapse is enormously important for public spaces.

目前，THW的紧急服务专业人员经常将自己置于极大的危险之中，因为他们必须非常接近损坏才能采取相关的3D测量，例如，以保护建筑物。现在，借助Leica BLK3D实时，图中3D测量解决方案，快速响应单元可以直接从安全距离进行这些重要测量，并更快地对策略和材料进行更快的决定，以便将其与单位的头部一起使用。

Measuring directly in the picture

The BLK3D is based on the latest photographic technology. The compact and mobile device combines a stereo camera, measurement sensors, edge computing and data processing with its onboard-software, enabling detailed 3D measurements in a photo in real time and on site without the need for time consuming cloud computing. Each captured image represents a complete and accurate 3D measurement report of the site.

For the THW rapid response units, this new, digital 3D measurement solution, therefore, means an enormous improvement in work safety and time savings for a complex measurement of damage. Taking a photo and measuring everything in it couldn't be easier or safer.

BLK3D可以简单地通过其5.0英寸LCD多触摸显示器进行操作，就像在智能手机上使用的那样。使用BLK3D拍摄照片和测量距离非常简单且直观，并且不需要在系统中进行任何冗长的培训或指导 - 与Leica BLK仪器一致，这些仪器设计为特别容易处理。

The BLK3D clearly demonstrates Leica Geosystems' and Hexagon's pioneering role in the democratization of technology. When developing the BLK3D, our goal was to create an image-based measuring device that was as easy to use as a smartphone - without any previous knowledge of stereophotogrammetry needed. Every user can make precise 3D measurements in the image. The BLK3D simplifies measuring for the on-site staff, and, thus, makes their work not only more efficient but also significantly safer.

With nearly 20 years of business development experience, Roland Raith serves as
Hexagon’s Geosystems division director of business development for forensics in Europe. In this role, he is responsible for driving strategic business growth with public safety professionals.

Before coming to Hexagon, Raith worked for FARO Technologies as an application
engineer moving upward into distribution and regional manager roles overseeing sales and growth strategies for laser scanning technologies in the public safety sector. He began his career in IT making a switch to sales and business development shortly after.
Raith持有证书导出和能nal marketing from the Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria.

He is currently pursuing his Certified Professional Criminal Investigator, Certified Counter Threat Analyst, Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional, Certified Expert in Cyber Investigation at the McAfee Institute, and Certified Security Management Professional at University of Leicester distinctions. He is also a member of the American Society of Industrial Security and Global Society of Homeland and National Security Professionals.

Malgorzata Krol在营销和业务开发方面有20年的专业经验，在Hexagon GeoSystem工作，是高级营销经理EMEA取证，领导该地区公共安全，法医和安全营销活动。亚搏苹果app她的角色还包括商业智能分析和公共安全领域的战略市场发展。

Prior to joining Hexagon, Malgorzata worked at FARO Technologies as Senior Product Marketing Manager in the area of Public Safety & Forensics, Product Marketing Manager for 3D Documentation (Laser Scanning), International Distribution Manager as well as apprentice trainer. She is also expert in CRM, Digital Marketing and Marketing Automation.

Malgorzata started her career at the DaimlerChrysler Bank as Marketing Communication and CRM Project Manager, where she headed many international CRM-, and market research projects.

She holds a master’s degree in Banking and Finance from the Poznań University of Economics and Business as well as a bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance from the WSB University in Poznań (both: Poland). Among others Malgorzata has a certification in Forensic Psychology from The Open University in Milton Keynes (UK) as well as a certification in Forensic Science from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow (Scotland). She is also a member of the International Public Safety and Security Association.