GPS World, September 2018

WIRELESS TIMING MOBILE RAIL MARINE DEFENSE OEM 2018 FLEETS STATE OF THE HIGH GNSS INDUSTRY P RECISION MAPPING FINANCIAL DEFENSE MOBILE RAIL MARINE DEFENSE OEM AVIATION GAMES PRECISION MAPPING FINANCIAL DEFENSE SIMULATION Capturing DEFENSE OTHER the SECURITY World FREIGHT with Maps WIRELESS TIMING NEW UAV SENSING SMARTPHONES AND SOFTWARE SURVEY TECH FITNESS SPURS GROWTH FLEETS HIGH P SECURITY FREIGHT WIRELESS TIMING MOBILE RAIL SURVEY FITNESS FLEETS HIGH PRECISION MAPPING TRACY COZZENS MANAGING EDITOR GPS WORLD GEOSPATIAL SOLUTIONS W hile UAVs are an exciting new technology for mapping most respondents to our survey recognize the continued value of hands on in the field data collection Most respondents think UAVS could be used for as much as half of data collection but very few expect UAVs to be used for more than that UAVs are just one mobile collection method of course Others include autos such as SUVs boats and all terrain vehicles We also asked respondents how they use UAVs for data collection RGB high resolution still image cameras and lidar are the most frequently used with video cameras not far behind Other specialty cameras collect infrared or thermal imagery while specialty sensors collect everything from temperature to pressure and methane levels Whether mounted on a UAV a vehicle or on the ground these technologies are used in fields as diverse as forest management disaster response and infrastructure planning For instance urban planners rely on mapping data for land value topography and water and electricity resources Meanwhile forestry experts use infrared to detect areas of disease or die off in the early stages Software in the Cloud Turning to software developments in cloud storage and open source and subscription platforms are constantly improving geographic information systems GIS A wealth of GIS and GPS data is available from Google Maps Apple Maps OpenStreetMap and other applications Specialty applications include Esri ArcGIS Maptitude Surfer and more In the coming years expect an increase in 3D modeling digital elevation models DEMs and augmented reality The automotive sector has been adopting digital mapping applications for use in self driving cars as well as fleet management logistics control systems and advanced driver assistance systems ADAS Every year more satellites are launched for mapping and GIS data collection and they dont all provide photo imagery For instance NASAs Aqua satellite detected and mapped huge concentrations of carbon monoxide drifting east across the U S from western wildfires important information for public health planning 50 40 30 20 10 0 27 Less than 10 of field mapping activity 30 32 8 3 Up to 20 Up to 50 Up to 80 All mapping What role will UAVs play in the mapping industry over the next three years RGB high resolution still image camera High resolution video camera Infrared or Near infrared camera 3 13 Lidar light detection and ranging Multispectral imaging camera 32 22 30 What is the most valuable sensor to use in conjunction with GPS GNSS aboard a UAV for mapping and data collection purposes 38 GPS WORLD WWW GPSWORLD COM SEPTEMBER 2018 Developments in cloud storage and open source and subscription platforms are constantly improving GIS Expect an increase in 3D modeling digital elevation models and augmented reality OBSTACLE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY UAV MAPPING