Field-Testing and Optimizing UAS Transportation Infrastructure Inspection Methods

This proposal outlines a plan to synthesize, assess, and prioritize methods used to inspect transportation infrastructure using an existing fleet of fixed and rotary wing unmanned aircraft system (UAS) aircraft along with state-of-the-art imaging equipment. This includes thermal, RGB, LiDAR, and SfM techniques with a special focus on determining rates at which inspection data can be collected and direct comparisons between more traditional inspection methods and those completed assisted by UAS resources. A significant educational component is included, with a new permanent undergraduate course being developed titled Engineering With Drones. This proposal explains the methods used, the outcomes expected, and the educational/training plan that will be used to train personnel using these tools.

Language

  • English

Project

  • Status: Active
  • Funding: $120000
  • Contract Numbers:

    69A3552348308

  • Sponsor Organizations:

    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

    University Transportation Centers Program
    Department of Transportation
    Washington, DC  United States  20590
  • Managing Organizations:

    Center for Transformative Infrastructure Preservation and Sustainability

    North Dakota State University
    Fargo, North Dakota  United States  58108-6050
  • Project Managers:

    Tolliver, Denver

  • Performing Organizations:

    Colorado State University

    Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
    Campus Delivery 1372
    Fort Collins, CO  United States  80523
  • Principal Investigators:

    Heyliger, Paul

    Robertson, Christopher

  • Start Date: 20240716
  • Expected Completion Date: 20260715
  • Actual Completion Date: 0
  • USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers Program
  • Source Data: CTIPS-020

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01925264
  • Record Type: Research project
  • Source Agency: Center for Transformative Infrastructure Preservation and Sustainability
  • Contract Numbers: 69A3552348308
  • Files: UTC, RIP
  • Created Date: Jul 24 2024 12:46PM