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What is a MMS? A vehicular based imaging and LiDAR data collection system.
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What does a MMS do? Capture accurate geo-referenced imagery and LiDAR point clouds safely Reduce field time Produce higher quality data
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How does a MMS work? Cameras capture the visible (LOS) environment Laser scanners collects XYZ and intensity POS via GPS/GNSS, IMU, and DMI provides accurate positioning Processing software synchronizes and registers data
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Why use a MMS? Survey roadways, railways, bridges, buildings, and coastlines Collect roadway assets for GIS databases Measure large volumes (e.g. mines, landfills, pits, coal piles) Provide first response assessment (e.g. tornado/earthquake damage) Augment other data collection systems
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Who makes a MMS? Survey grade systems Optech, Riegl, Streetmapper, Trimble Cost: >$750k GIS grade systems Topcon IP-S2 HD MDL Dynascan (slow @ 5mph) Cost: $200-$400k
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Why are MMSs expensive? Sophisticated and expensive components Few sales Lots of R&D Required pre/post-processing software
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Who owns a MMS? Large engineering and mapping firms DOT Various service providers
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What is the future MMS? Lighter More compact More versatile More data – stereo imagery, LiDAR, FLIR, sound Easier boresighting techniques Simpler data handling Lower cost
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How can MMSs be affordable? Less proprietary components More vendors Greater demand Necessity – the mother of invention
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ScanLook: Next Generation MMS Lighter – Under 60 lbs Compact @ 8 x 30 x 24 Versatile – swap vehicles (car, truck, atv, boat) in minutes Custom sensor integration possible Simple one time scanner boresight No large storage/computer devices required Survey and GIS grade system Static and Mobile system in one
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ScanLook: Market Impact Lower Price: $250-350k (~60% less) Competition for work no longer national Better data for existing markets Opens up non-traditional mobile markets Agricultural, forensics, insurance, realty Allows software to automate more tasks Data is affordable, timely, and accurate
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Conclusion An affordable MMS augments aerial platforms (planes and helicopters) Allows for rapid turn-around Provides competitive means for data capture
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