Site Modelling and Visual Data Capture (including Mobile radio and broadcast site auditing)

LS of SA offers a 3D modelling service whereby the site infrastructure is rendered and represented using photogrammetry.  High resolution photographs of all site and mast elements are available for any portion of the 3 D model of the site and this allows the customer to “virtually” scrutinize the 3D rendered model in the comfort of his office. This service is particularly suited for the determination of installation quality, operational integrity and rental capacity on mast structures and sites. Site element dimensions and spatial positions can also be accurately determined. 

The service is also offered in synergy with LS of SA’s spectral measurement airborne services.

Recordings can be done of equipment mounted on the mast, the site layout and for the various site services such as power line routes and roads.  Deliverables might be outputted in various formats.

Such records are extremely valuable for both infrastructural -, operational -, and audit purposes.

Examples of site elements that might be included in the modelling procedure are:

• Mast occupancy (antenna count)
• Site occupancy (buildings, containers structures satellite antennas)
• Site grounds conditions (crush stone, weeds, erosion, etc.)
• Mast condition (rust, wind damage, loose attachments, access doors, cables and cable trays, etc.)
• Security perimeter fence and gate (rust, compromised, etc.)
• Immediate adjoining environment (houses, veld, farm land, etc.)
• Access road, drainage, slopes, volumes, and areas.

Outcomes of site modelling and visual data capture

• A detailed, scaled (as required) model of a site, enabling the assessment/condition of all elements on the site. In case of telecommunication sites components such as mast occupancy /mast components / mast condition /antennas and cable installations can be scrutinized. 
• From the constructed scaled model it is also possible to determine physical dimension measurements and volume calculations of any objects on and around the site.
• Highly -detailed, geo-referenced aerial imagery can be compiled of the site and surroundings.