Just need to do a quick scan of the world; [Muss nur noch kurz die Welt scannen]

Abstract

This article considers scanning the world as a way to collect information about places and objects. Scanning technologies can capture imagery, surface detail or three-dimensional measurements, creating datasets for mapping, documentation and analysis. The usefulness of collected data depends on sensor choice, resolution, positioning and processing methods. Large-scale scanning can support applications ranging from surveying and infrastructure documentation to environmental observation. The topic highlights the growing ability to turn physical environments into digital records and the importance of converting raw observations into accurate, interpretable geospatial information.