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LuminoCity: a 3D printed, illuminated city generated from LADAR data

April 14, 2014
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Conference Paper
Author:
Matthew R Fetterman
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Published in:
TePRA 2014: IEEE Int. Conf. on Tech. for Practical Robot Appl., 14-15 April 2014.
Topic:
ladar
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Summary

In this work, we describe LuminoCity, a novel three-dimensional data display. A 3D printed model of Cambridge, MA was generated from LADAR data. A translucent plastic model was then cast from a mold of the 3D printed model. We developed a display system to project data onto the translucent model, and we can project a wide range of analyses onto the city, including satellite imagery and network traffic.
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In this work, we describe LuminoCity, a novel three-dimensional data display. A 3D printed model of Cambridge, MA was generated from LADAR data. A translucent plastic model was then cast from a mold of the 3D printed model. We developed a display system to project data onto the translucent model...

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LuminoCity: a 3D printed, illuminated city generated from LADAR data

Geospatial analysis based on GIS integrated with LADAR

October 7, 2013
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Journal Article
Author:
Matthew R Fetterman
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Published in:
Opt. Express, Vol. 21, No. 20, 7 October 2013, pp. 23579-91.
Topic:
ladar
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In this work, we describe multi-layered analyses of a high-resolution broad-area LADAR data set in support of expeditionary activities. High-level features are extracted from the LADAR data, such as the presence and location of buildings and cars, and then these features are used to populate a GIS (geographic information system) tool. We also apply line-of-sight (LOS) analysis to develop a path-planning module. Finally, visualization is addressed and enhanced with a gesture-based control system that allows the user to navigate through the enhanced data set in a virtual immersive experience. This work has operational applications including military, security, disaster relief, and task-based robotic path planning.
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In this work, we describe multi-layered analyses of a high-resolution broad-area LADAR data set in support of expeditionary activities. High-level features are extracted from the LADAR data, such as the presence and location of buildings and cars, and then these features are used to populate a GIS (geographic information system)...

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Geospatial analysis based on GIS integrated with LADAR

Distributed multi-modal sensor system for searching a foliage-covered region

April 28, 2011
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Conference Paper
Author:
Matthew R Fetterman
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Published in:
2011 IEEE Conf. on Technologies for Practical Robot Applications (TePRA), 28 April 2011, pp. 7-14.
Topic:
sensors
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Summary

We designed and constructed a system that includes aircraft, ground vehicles, and throwable sensors to search a semiforested region that was partially covered by foliage. The system contained 4 radio-controlled (RC) trucks, 2 aircraft, and 30 SensorMotes (throwable sensors). We also investigated communications links, search strategies, and system architecture. Our system is designed to be low-cost, contain a variety of sensors, and distributed so that the system is robust even if individual components are lost.
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We designed and constructed a system that includes aircraft, ground vehicles, and throwable sensors to search a semiforested region that was partially covered by foliage. The system contained 4 radio-controlled (RC) trucks, 2 aircraft, and 30 SensorMotes (throwable sensors). We also investigated communications links, search strategies, and system architecture. Our...

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Distributed multi-modal sensor system for searching a foliage-covered region
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