What is the Smart Image Survey Process?

The Smart Image survey process is an advanced three dimensional measurement and visualisation technology that uses survey coordinated digital photographs to develop an accurate and complete record of assets held.

The Smart Image databases developed can then be put to a number of uses, from asset management to accurate 3D model development for engineering sense-making purposes.

How does the Smart Image Survey Process Work?

Minimal disruption to operations is the result of the elimination of the need to collect diverse physical measurements. The Smart Image acquisition process provides blanket photographic coverage of all plant structures and items, spatially coordinated, using modern, industrial survey techniques.

Survey targets are placed throughout the facility. The 3D coordinate information for each target is collected using a total station surveying instrument. The survey is also referenced to any existing plant datum information.
Multiple digital photograph pairs are taken of each area, referencing the positioned targets.
The photograph data is combined with the survey data using the MAGAN photogrammetry package.
The Smart Image database is then created using Magan, initially providing location and direction aware photographs and with minimal 3D modelling, an asset aware dataset.
Further 3-D modelling results in engineering quality models suitable for a variety of CAD packages and project uses.
Updating of the Smart Image Database for minor modifications to plant can be performed without survey by the Owner/Operator using a supplied calibrated camera.