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Implementing new Geospatial Technologies for more efficient data capture

Jay Haskamp – Applied Geospatial Engineer

Steve Richter – VP Sales

Session Agenda:

• Today’s changing technologies and what lies ahead

• Integrated Technologies

• Photogrammetry

• Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

• Mobile Scanning & Imaging

• Terrestrial Scanning

• Monitoring

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Today’s changing technologies & what lies ahead:

• Challenging Environments

• Changes to satellite constellations

• Working with more data than ever – Points, Imagery, Models, Other….

• Sensors that can collect data at an extremely rapid pace

• Specialized workflows now available to everyone

• Mapping and design in a 3D environment

• Others – Safety, Failing Infrastructure

Potential Hurdles:

• Antiquated equipment & cost to replace

• New workflows and lack of training

• Difficulty embracing new technologies

• Local, State, Federal rules & regulations

• Computers needed to process the data

• Difficulty working with the data

• Technology moving at a rapid pace

• Others – Limited Access to Site, Real Time Alerting…

What lies ahead?

• Do we really know….

• Microsoft HoloLens & Trimble Collaboration

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What is available now for Geospatial Professionals

Photogrammetry

• Measure from photos

• VISION technology

• Imaging Tools

• Mobile Imaging

• UAS Devices

Photogrammetry

• Principles that date back to Leonardo di Vinci

• The science, technology and art of obtaining reliable information from non-contact Imaging and other sensor systems about the Earth and its Environment.

Example of stereroplotters used to determine elevations and to plot contours on topographic maps

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Photogrammetry Sensors

What is needed to make this work?

• Digital Cameras ─ High Resolution – fixed lens ─ Calibrated ─ Integrated Technologies

─ Instrument perspective vs. on the point

• Control Data ─ Photos from different perspectives

• Processing Software

• UAS Applications ─ Camera ─ Section 333, COA, Pilot, Insurance

Sensor Examples

• Digital Cameras ─ Total Station Camera – Vision ─ UAS

• Panoramic Camera ─ Standalone ─ Total Station ─ Imaging Rover

Photogrammetry Sensors

VISION Technology

How does it work

• How do I measure positions from Photos… • Land Perspective

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Photogrammetry/Imaging Workflow

• Mission Planning • Capture Photos • Process Photo Stations • Measure Objects in the Photos on PC • Prepare Deliverables

Photogrammetry/Imaging

• Convenient Tool for Capturing Entire Scene • Integrated Technology

• GNSS • Total Station

• Safe Measurement Tool • Measure from Safe Locations • Create Points in the Office

• Applications • Design Surveys • As-Builts • Facades • Ped Ramps • Site Visualization • Preliminary Surveys

Unmanned Aerial Systems

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What can I use them for?

• Aerial Images / Orthophotos

– Background images for projects

– Site Documentation / Progress Mapping

– GIS Mapping

– Forestry

– Mining

– Agriculture

– Marketing

Sony a5100 image 75m (246 ft.) AGL

Different Solutions for Different Applications

• Fixed Wing Solutions

– Larger open areas

– Horizontal mapping

– Efficient data capture

• VTOL (vertical take-off) Multirotor Solutions

– Smaller obstructed areas

– Horizontal or Vertical

– Visual Inspections

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Deliverables: High Res. Ortho Tiff Image

Deliverables: High Res. Raster DTM Tiff Image

Deliverables: Colorized Point Clouds

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Additional UAS Info

Legal to Fly?

• Requirements (commercial applications)

─ Section 333 Exemption ─ COA ─ Certified to fly aircraft ─ UAS device licensed

• Some states require this ─ Certified Pilot

• PIC • Observer

─ Line of Sight ─ Others….Insurance, N Number

Mobile Scanning & Imaging

Mobile Scanning

What can I use this for?

• Linear Project Mapping • Road • Rail • Transmission Lines

• Complex Surveys • Volume Surveys

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Mobile Imaging

What can I use this for?

• Asset Mapping • Linear Project Mapping

• Road • Rail • Transmission Lines

• Complex Surveys

Mobile Scanning Deliverables

Survey Accurate Point Clouds

Mobile Imaging Deliverables

Survey Accurate GeoReferenced Imagery

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Terrestrial Scanning

Terrestrial Scanning

Terrestrial Lidar Categories

• Phase Based Scanners • Short Range • Highly Accurate

• Time of Flight Scanners

• Long Range • Accuracy decrease at range

Terrestrial Scanning

Terrestrial Lidar

• Survey Workflows • Integrated Power Supply

• Lightweight and Fast

• Capturing Million Points/Sec

• Extremely Accurate

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Terrestrial Scanning

Terrestrial Lidar

• Survey Workflows • Integrated Power Supply

• Lightweight and Fast

• Capturing Million Points/Sec

• Extremely Accurate

Changing from a niche solution to mainstream…

Terrestrial Scanning

Terrestrial Lidar Deliverables

• Georeferenced Images • Point Clouds

• Linework

• Mesh – Volume Comps

Terrestrial Scanning

Terrestrial Lidar Deliverables: Colorized Point Clouds

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VISION Applications

• Land Surveying ─ Design Surveys ─ As-Builts ─ Facades

• Remote Visual ─ Robotic Searching ─ Measure DR from the Image

• Oil & Gas ─ Preliminary Surveys ─ Plant Facilities ─ Environmental Impact Statements

• Site Visualization ─ Accident Investigation ─ Job Planning ─ Inspections ─ Monitoring

Vision Total Station

VISION Applications • Land Surveying

─ Design Surveys ─ As-Builts ─ Facades ─ Ped Ramps

• Geographic Information Systems ─ 3D Cities ─ Asset Management ─ Data Inventory

• Oil & Gas ─ Preliminary Surveys ─ Plant Facilities ─ Environmental Impact Statements

• Site Visualization ─ Accident Investigation ─ Job Planning ─ Inspections

Imaging Rover

Digital Camera Applications • Land Surveying

─ Stockpiles ─ Open Pit Mines ─ Facades

• Geographic Information Systems

─ 3D Cities ─ Asset Management ─ Data Inventory

• Oil & Gas ─ Preliminary Surveys ─ Plant Facilities ─ Environmental Impact Statements

• Site Visualization ─ Accident Investigation ─ Job Planning ─ Inspections

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UAS Applications

Deliverables

• Land Surveying ─ Stockpiles ─ As-Builts ─ Open Pit Mines ─ Corridor Surveys

• Site Visualization ─ Accident Investigation ─ Job Planning ─ Monitoring

• Inspection • Forestry

UAS Customer comment: “. Our 1 coal pile flight… that we did compared to aerial lidar hit within 0.5%! … can't ground survey better than what UX5 does and time savings are huge. It's an incredible tool! “

Mobile Scanning Applications

Point Cloud Deliverables

• Land Surveying ─ Design Surveys ─ As-Built Surveys ─ Facades ─ Linear Features

• Geographic Information Systems

─ 3D Cities ─ Asset Management ─ Data Inventory

• Oil & Gas ─ Preliminary Surveys ─ As built Surveys

• Stockpiles ─ Volume Surveys ─ Barrow Pits

Mobile Imaging Applications

• Asset Mapping

─ Roads ─ Signs ─ Bridges ─ Power Stations ─ Buildings ─ Rail

• Monitoring

─ Bridges ─ Roads

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Terrestrial Scanning Applications

• Land Surveying • Volumes • Design Surveys • As-Builts • Facades • Corridor Surveys

• Geographic Information Systems • 3D Cities • Asset Management • Data Inventory

• Oil & Gas • Preliminary Surveys • Plant Facilities

• Site Visualization • Accident Investigation • Job Planning • Inspections

Monitoring

Monitoring

Monitoring

• Displacement over time • Safety • Aging Infrastructure • Construction Monitoring • Real-time Alerts • Scalable

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Monitoring

Monitoring

• Bridges • Dams • Rail • Construction Monitoring • Roadway • Retaining Walls • Buildings • Slopes

Integrating these Technologies

• Imaging/Monitoring still needs Positioning – GNSS

– Total Station

– Control Targets

• Depends on the Environment – GNSS needs view of sky

– Inertial?

• New Technologies need to be Verified – Data checks

• Compare to traditional methods

• Specific Software Applications

How do we get started with new technologies?

• Jump right in

• Is it Cost Effective • Does it fit your Project Needs • How fast is the technology changing

• Professional Services

• Little to no upfront cost • Rental • Consultation

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THANK YOU!

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