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:
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
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Drones; Field tests; Image analysis; Inspection; Training
- Subject Areas: Aviation; Bridges and other structures; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation;
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