STRIP Mapping
What is STRIP Mapping Video
STRIP Mapping is a novel approach developed by WingMan for efficient corridor mapping applications. Utilizing the Phase One PAS280 camera sensor mounted in an along-flight-path orientation, this method acquires portrait-style imagery, leveraging its 20,000-pixel along-track width (14,000 across-track). The core innovation lies in the seamless integration of three critical data streams: imagery, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data, and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) data. This integrated approach significantly enhances efficiency by reducing the need for multiple flight strips, thereby lowering overall mapping costs for utilities, pipelines, railways, and roads. A key finding is that the IMU-measured roll angle critically improves triangulation, a common challenge in single-image strip scenarios. Furthermore, this solution achieves superior color balance and remarkably reduces the number of images, seamlines, and orthorectification processing by 50%. STRIP Mapping presents a highly efficient, cost-effective, and technically advanced solution for high-precision corridor mapping, overcoming traditional limitations and streamlining post-processing workflows.
STRIP Mapping
STRIP Mapping
STRIPmap Acquisition is purpose-built for the precise mapping of corridor features such as utility rights-of-way, pipelines, roads, and railways. When operated in STRIP mode, the sensor collects data at a resolution of 20,000 pixels along the track and 14,000 pixels across the track. This method significantly reduces the number of images and seamlines, enhancing the usability of image pixels within the defined corridor area of interest (AOI). Its effectiveness is further enhanced when integrated with LiDAR data.
For instance, when you compare the PAS 280 system in STRIP orientation to a Phase One 150 MP sensor (with 14,000 along-track by 10,000 across-track sensors), the PAS 280 is
50% more efficient.
QuickStart to STRIP Map Flight Planning
This short video will show how to create a STRIP Mapping Flight Plan from a typical client AOI or Centerline kml/shp file
STRIP Mapping Sample Datasets
This link has raw STRIP Mapping data along with different levels of processing to view the advantages STRIP Mapped imagery.
Level-1 - Orthoready Pocessing Video (Coming Soon)
Creating a new IIQ processing project from the mission data in IX-Process for stitching and stacking rgbn files and output to ortho-ready L1 Tiff's with EXIF header and IMU/GNSS Attitude xls data files. Seamless integration of L1 data directly into Inpho or any photogrammetry software suite.
STRIP Mapping Advantage
What is it?
The corridor mapping capabilities are enhanced by WingMan’s PAS280 Sensor System, which is integrated with the highest commercial accuracy provided by the Applanix IMU and GNSS for superior image processing.
Why does it matter?
The PAS280 Sensor System is specifically designed for corridor mapping, enabling precise mapping of features such as utility rights-of-way, pipelines, roads, and railways. When utilized in STRIP mode, the sensor captures data at a remarkable resolution of 20,000 pixels along the track and 14,000 pixels across the track. This innovative image processing method significantly reduces the number of images and seamlines, thereby enhancing the usability of image pixels within the defined corridor area of interest (AOI). Its effectiveness is further improved when integrated with LiDAR data.
For example, when comparing the PAS280 Sensor System in STRIP orientation to a Phase One 150 MP sensor (which features 14,000 along-track by 10,000 across-track sensors), the PAS280 demonstrates 50% greater efficiency.
What’s the benefit?
What’s the benefit?
Enhancing capture and processing efficiency in corridor mapping projects is achieved by minimizing the number of required images, as evidenced by Wingman's test flights conducted in collaboration with Phase One, Trimble/Applanix, and Talos Aviation Group. Significant cost reductions are realized through a decreased image count, limited or eliminated need for control points, and simultaneous data collection, all of which result in improved return on investment.
A notable 50% reduction in image processing costs is possible, as fewer images result in fewer seamlines, thus reducing QC and editing time around features such as buildings. This speeds up data processing and improves accuracy in corridor mapping initiatives.
Moreover, fewer or no Ground Control Points (GCPs) are required when using the Applanix IMU/GNSS AP610 system, which lowers survey costs. Enhanced triangulation from the PAS280 Sensor System produces dependable results with fewer large-frame images and less need for tie points or GCPs.
Additionally, tandem PAS280/LiDAR collection through STRIP Mapping aligns with most LiDAR swath widths, effectively reducing flight costs with a 2-for-1 collection strategy.
STRIP Mapping
Level-0 (Raw)
IIQfiles with basic metadata information, not stitched, can be utilized in advanced photogrammetry software like Correlator 3D, which is beneficial for corridor mapping and effective image processing using the PAS280 Sensor System.
Level-1 (Ortho-ready)
Stitched and stacked RGB or RGBN TIFF files are ideal for corridor mapping, providing ortho-ready TIFF files with EXIF embedded. A separate EO file is also included, allowing for efficient image processing. These files can be quickly loaded into photogrammetry software like Trimble's Inpho, making them compatible with the PAS280 Sensor System.
Level-2 (OrthoMosaic)
This is a final product tiled out to any AOI, projection, or compression, employing corridor mapping techniques and utilizing the PAS280 Sensor System for enhanced image processing.
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