Powerline Mapping & Analysis
Airborne LiDAR classification, 3D conductor modelling and code-compliant clearance analytics — engineered for the world's largest transmission and distribution networks.
End-to-end LiDAR analytics for transmission & distribution — from client-supplied point clouds to PLS-CADD-ready models, code-compliant clearance reports and vegetation work orders. Built for ROW managers, T&D utilities, ISO/RTOs and EPC contractors running inspection, storm-hardening and wildfire-mitigation programmes.
Classified utility poles, wires, guy wires and danger vegetation colorised for critical-proximity clearance review.
All project samples are shared with client permission. We treat every dataset as confidential and never disclose client data.
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- 01Classification
Point cloud classified into conductors, shield/OPGW wires, structures (towers, poles, cross-arms), insulators, ground, low/medium/high vegetation and buildings using automated routines with manual QC.
- 02Feature extraction & 3D modelling
Vectorized conductors, structure models, attachment points and span geometry — delivered in formats ready for PLS-CADD, Bentley OpenUtilities and GIS asset systems.
- 03Sag & tension analysis
Catenary fitting per span, conductor temperature normalization per IEEE 738, and thermal rating checks against as-designed sag curves to flag under- or over-tensioned sections.
- 04Clearance & encroachment checks
3D clearance analysis against ground, vegetation, structures, buildings and crossings, evaluated against NESC, IEC or country-specific codes with per-span pass/fail reporting.
- 05Vegetation risk
Fall-in, grow-in and blow-out zone modelling with growth projections; prioritized cut lists and work orders geolocated to the pole or span.
- 06QA/QC & reporting
Multi-stage QC using stereo and imagery cross-checks, followed by client-format deliverables, dashboards and stakeholder reports.
- Transmission ROW inspection & compliance audits
- Distribution reliability & pole loading studies
- Storm hardening and post-event damage assessment
- New-build design validation against as-flown reality
- Wildfire mitigation & vegetation management programmes
- Classified point cloud (.LAS / .LAZ) with utility schema
- 3D structure & conductor models (.DGN / .DWG)
- PLS-CADD compatible datasets (XYZ, structures, wires)
- Encroachment & clearance reports (PDF + .SHP / GeoJSON)
- Vegetation management work orders per span / pole
- Corridor orthophotos and true-view panoramas