together. In addition to saving time in the field, their approach reduced the time for office processing. A second two-person team was equipped with Trimble TX8 and TX5 laser scanners. In 10 days, they collected data on an additional 400 buildings. Like the SX10 crew, they delivered each day’s data to the office graphics team. A third crew comprising seven more people and three scanners worked for 11 days to capture data on 420 buildings. Integration drives office efficiency In the office, Star Survey technicians processed and analyzed the field measurements. Data from the SX10 was downloaded directly to Trimble Business Center software (TBC). Because the SX10 captured complete data for each building, technicians did not need to stitch together multiple scans and could quickly complete checking and quality assurance. “The quality and color from SX10 data was excellent,” said one of Heilongjiang’s graphics specialists. Using TBC, the technicians combined the SX10 scanning data for individual buildings into larger point clouds that included multiple buildings. Star Survey used Trimble RealWorks software to download and process data from the TX5 and TX8 scanners. Technicians merged and cleaned multiple scanned datasets to produce large, coherent point clouds. They also used RealWorks to process the data from the other scanners used on the project. When the processing and quality control was complete, the point clouds were transferred from TBC and RealWorks into AutoCAD
as requested by Changchun city officials. The transfer enabled the design and graphics team to complete their work efficiently and on time. A successful outcome Star City’s performance kept the project on schedule. Fast data collection and efficient processing enabled technicians to meet the city’s requirements and deliver accurate, comprehensive information. By merging point cloud data with on-scene photographs, planners could visualize the buildings in detail. According to Star Survey, the SX10 performed well and demonstrated the instrument’s flexibility. The solution provided “significant savings in time and personnel,” said Yunfeng Wang, survey crew leader for Star Survey. “We were able to separate field and office teams and the instrument can be easily setup and scan a building in a short period of time. Data acquisition is very easy for office processing and drafting.” Based on its performance in such a demanding application, the SX10 has proven to be a valuable asset for Star Survey. In addition to scanning, the company will take advantage of the SX10 capabilities and use it on traditional work including cadastral surveys, topography, and building locations. ERIK DAHLBERG is a writer specializing in the geomatics, civil engineering, and construction industries. Drawing on extensive training and industry experience, Dahlberg focuses on applications and innovation in equipment, software, and techniques.
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