ROCK R3 Pro V2 – Mobile Mapping of an Urban Corridor
Mar 21, 2024
This dataset demonstrates the power and versatility of the ROCK R3 Pro V2 for mobile mapping applications. Mounted on a Tesla, the R3 Pro V2 captured a comprehensive scan of a 125-acre urban corridor while traveling at 19 mph. The result is a dense and accurate point cloud, highlighting the system's ability to create detailed digital twins of complex road networks efficiently and safely.
Mission Overview
- Platform: Mobile (vehicle-mounted) scan with ROCK R3 Pro V2
- Speed: ~19 mph (30.5 km/h)
- Area Scanned: 125 acres
- Environment: Urban roadway
- Deliverables: High-density LiDAR point cloud of the entire corridor.
This mission profile showcases a typical workflow for corridor mapping, where data is collected at normal traffic speeds, minimizing disruption and maximizing safety.
Coverage & Context
The dataset covers a 125-acre transportation corridor. Mobile mapping is a highly effective method for capturing vast amounts of data along linear infrastructure like roads, highways, and railways. This dataset provides a complete picture of the road surface, curbs, signage, overhead utilities, and surrounding features, essential for transportation engineering and asset management.
Dataset Metadata
- Total Acreage: 125 Acres
- Coordinate System (Horizontal): WGS 84 / UTM zone 13N (EPSG: 32613)
- Vertical Reference: Ellipsoid
This standard projection ensures the data is ready for integration into engineering, GIS, and asset management software platforms.
Performance Highlights
- High-Speed Data Capture: The R3 Pro V2 collected clean, high-density data while mounted on a vehicle traveling at 19 mph, proving its effectiveness for rapid mobile surveys.
- 360° Field of View: The sensor's full 360° coverage captures not just the road surface but also building facades, poles, and other vertical assets in a single pass.
- Versatility in Action: This project is a prime example of the R3 Pro V2's multi-mission capability, transitioning seamlessly from aerial to ground-based applications.
Applications
This dataset is a valuable resource for:
- Road & Railway Corridor Mapping
- Asset Management and Inventory
- Digital Twin Creation
- Construction & Engineering Design
- As-Built Surveys for Transportation Infrastructure
- Clearance and Encroachment Analysis
Key Takeaways
- The ROCK R3 Pro V2 is a highly capable system for mobile mapping, enabling rapid and safe data collection for large-scale corridor projects.
- One LiDAR system can serve multiple roles, from aerial surveys to vehicle-based scanning, maximizing ROI.
- The resulting high-density point cloud provides immense value for transportation professionals, from initial design to long-term maintenance.