Fugro SESL Geomatics Ltd.Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Todd Mitchell, FLI-MAP Operations Manager

FUGRO SESL Geomatics Ltd.Fugro SESL Geomatics Ltd. • Established 1980 & Joined Fugro group in 1998• Surveying, mapping and data management services • Western Canadian oil and gas, mining and construction• LiDAR since 2006

Fugro N.V.Fugro N.V.Fugro N.V. (Holding)

• Dutch multinational• More than 260+ offices in >50 countries• 11,000+ employees world-wide• On- and offshore Geotechnical, Survey and Positioning• Revenue > € 1.8 billion in 2007

FLI-MAP Owner/Operators:• Fugro SESL (Canada)• John Chance Land Surveys (USA)• Fugro Aerial Mapping B.V. (Netherlands)• Fugro Survey Africa (South Africa)• Fugro Geoid (France)• Fugro Spatial Solutions (Australia)• Other Fugro partnerships around the world

LiDAR Remote SensingLiDAR Remote Sensing

LightDDetectionetectionAAndndRRanginganging

LiDAR LiDAR –– Key ComponentsKey Components• Range Detection Device – Laser

• GPS – Global Position System

• IMU - Inertial Measuring Unit

• Platform for Data Collection1. Fixed Wing Aircraft2. Helicopter3. Terrestrial

LiDAR PlatformsLiDAR Platforms –– Fixed WingFixed Wing

Fixed wing aircraftFixed wing aircraftHigh altitude flightHigh altitude flightHigher acquisition rateHigher acquisition rateLower density data setLower density data setLower accuracyLower accuracyMore weather riskMore weather riskHigh power laserHigh power laser

LiDAR Platforms LiDAR Platforms –– Rotary WingRotary Wing

Helicopter platformHelicopter platformLow flyingLow flyingHigh density data setHigh density data setHigher accuracyHigher accuracyLess weather riskLess weather riskEyeEye--safe lasersafe laser

Latest LiDAR DevelopmentsLatest LiDAR Developments•• High accuracy & high resolution LiDAR only High accuracy & high resolution LiDAR only

recently expanded beyond narrow corridor and recently expanded beyond narrow corridor and small area mapping applicationssmall area mapping applications

•• Previously too expensive for wider areasPreviously too expensive for wider areas•• The latest developments in laser scanners The latest developments in laser scanners

allows improved mapping in corridor allows improved mapping in corridor applications & the ability to map wider areas applications & the ability to map wider areas with very high detail and accuracywith very high detail and accuracy

FLIFLI--MAPMAP

FFastLLaserIImagingMMappingAAndPProfiling

FLI-MAP platform combines high quality LiDAR data with digital video and high-resolution still imagery

FLIFLI--MAP Vertical MarketsMAP Vertical MarketsFLIFLI--MAP MAP 400400 is a helicopter based, mobile LiDAR is a helicopter based, mobile LiDAR system, designed for high accuracy and high system, designed for high accuracy and high detailed applications (engineering quality data).detailed applications (engineering quality data).

•• Corridor ApplicationsCorridor Applications•• Transmission linesTransmission lines•• RailwaysRailways•• LeveesLevees•• HighwaysHighways•• PipelinesPipelines

•• Area mappingArea mapping•• Urban mappingUrban mapping•• Oil & gas sector (well sites, access & legal plans)Oil & gas sector (well sites, access & legal plans)•• Land developmentLand development•• Mining (resource volumetric & consumption)Mining (resource volumetric & consumption)•• HydroHydro--electric developmentelectric development

Rapid Data AcquisitionRapid Data Acquisition• Corridor Applications:

• 100-200 linear kilometres surveyed per day depending on project specifics and logistics

• 100m to 500m of data width per flight line• Multiple passes for wider corridors

• Area Applications:• From 50 km2 to 100 km2 per day

depending on project specifics and logistics• Typically 200m to 350m line spacing• Approx 130 million survey shots per sq mile

FLIFLI--MAP MAP -- DevelopmentDevelopment

FLIFLI--MAP 1 MAP 1 –– 19951995

FLIFLI--MAP 2 MAP 2 –– Mobile System Mobile System -- 19991999

First Tested on GyrocopterFirst Tested on Gyrocopter–– 19921992

FLIFLI--MAP MAP 400400 –– Third Generation Third Generation System System -- 20062006

FLIFLI--MAP MAP -- How it WorksHow it Works

GPS Satellites20,000 km

Range -AnglePosition Calculation

Laser ScanImagery

Base Station

Range-RangePosition Calculation

THE KEY COMPONENTSTHE KEY COMPONENTSGPSGPSIMUIMULASERLASERStill Imagery & VideoStill Imagery & VideoFLIP 7 PROCESSING SOFTWAREFLIP 7 PROCESSING SOFTWAREEXPERIENCED PERSONNEL`EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL`

FLIFLI--MAP 400 Specifications MAP 400 Specifications -- 11

Laser Pulse Rate 150,000 pulses per second (present generation)(250,000 pulses per second in testing)

Multiple Return Capability Yes - Maximum of 4 returns per pulse

Laser Intensity Capture Yes – For all laser returns

Laser Eye Safety FDA Certified Class 1 laserEye safe at the aperture

Laser Point Density >10 points per meter2 @ 400m altitude and 110 km/h>40 points per meter2 @ 150m altitude and 75 km/h

Laser Ranging Accuracy 1 cm

Laser Swath Angle 60 degrees – Swath width approximates to flying height

Laser Look Angles NadirForward looking (7 degrees)Rear looking (7 degrees)

Maximum Operating Height 500 meters – Multi-pulse in air capability coming soon.

Has the highest specifications of any airborne LiDAR Has the highest specifications of any airborne LiDAR system currently availablesystem currently available

FLIFLI--MAP 400 Specifications MAP 400 Specifications -- 22

Total System Accuracy (absolute) 8 cm horizontal @ 1 sigma (68% confidence level)5 cm vertical @ 1 sigma (68% confidence level)

Digital Video Imagery MPEG 4 format (Avi) – (720 x 576 pixel)Time tagged/geo-referencedForward and down looking perspectivesForward view at 30 degrees to the horizonCan be viewed in ArcGIS, PLS-CADD and other supported packages using Fugro’s DV Controller software plug-in

Digital Still Imagery 11.0 Megapixel (4000 x 2672 pixel)Forward and down looking perspectivesForward view at 30 degrees to the horizonApprox 1 frame per second for each camera

Line scan Imagery Yes – Integrated line scan camera fitted to laser scanner

GPS Positioning RateIMU Positioning Rate

10 Hz200 Hz

LiDAR Data Resolution (Point Density)LiDAR Data Resolution (Point Density)

Point density:

10 points/m2 at 400m AGL(40cm x 45 cm spacing)

40 points/m2 at 150m AGL(15cm x 17 cm spacing)

Multiple Image SourcesMultiple Image Sources

••VideoVideo–– Forward and down looking cameras recording Forward and down looking cameras recording

digital MPEGs at 25Hzdigital MPEGs at 25Hz•• 720x576 pixel MPEG4720x576 pixel MPEG4

••Still Still –– Forward and down looking cameras recording Forward and down looking cameras recording

images at approx 1Hzimages at approx 1Hz•• 4000 x 2672 pixel (10.7 4000 x 2672 pixel (10.7 MpixelMpixel))

••Line Scan Line Scan –– Down looking cameraDown looking camera

•• Colorizes laser data (nadir)Colorizes laser data (nadir)•• Produces ortho images (approx 25cm per pixel)Produces ortho images (approx 25cm per pixel)

Integrated Video ImageryIntegrated Video Imagery

Forward & Down Forward & Down Looking ViewsLooking Views

Video can be Video can be intergratedintergrated with with PLSPLS--CADDCADD

Video Position Video Position SymbolSymbol

MPEG 4MPEG 4

AVI FormatAVI Format

Integrated Still ImageryIntegrated Still Imagery

Forward & Down Forward & Down Looking ViewsLooking Views

11 Mega Pixel11 Mega PixelImagesImages

ZoomedZoomed--ininView Showing View Showing DetailDetail

HighHigh--Resolution Still ImageryResolution Still Imagery

Forward Still

Line Scan OrthophotographyLine Scan Orthophotography

Start With Start With Laser DataLaser DataColor Using Line Color Using Line Scan CameraScan CameraExport Desired Export Desired OrthoimagesOrthoimages

ZoomedZoomed--in Imagein Imageat Half Foot per Pixelat Half Foot per Pixel

Laser Data DisplaysLaser Data Displays

Colored byColored byElevationElevationColored byColored byIntensityIntensityColored byColored byLine ScannerLine Scanner

Orthomosaic ImagesOrthomosaic Images

Plan & Profile ViewsPlan & Profile Views

Structures & WiresStructures & WiresSmall Poles & Guy Small Poles & Guy WiresWires

33--D View of D View of Colour Colour LiDAR DataLiDAR Data

33--D View ofD View ofColorized Laser Colorized Laser PointsPoints

33--D View of D View of Colour Colour LiDAR DataLiDAR Data

33--D View ofD View ofColorized Laser Colorized Laser PointsPoints

Site AccessSite AccessTraditional

Access Denied !FLI-MAP

No Access Required* !No Impact !

*Except Restricted Air Space*

Data Processing Data Processing –– FLIP7FLIP7

FLIP7 LiDAR & Imagery Data Processing• Viewing and working with LiDAR and imagery together• Filter routines allow for classification

of data:• Bare earth DTM• Vegetation• Buildings• Above ground structures• Transmission line structures & wires• Rail lines

• Enables feature vectorization for a variety of applications• Preparation of data deliverables

Flexible Deliverables Flexible Deliverables –– CAD/GISCAD/GIS•FLI-MAP data can be delivered “ready to use” in a number of engineering and GIS applications:

• ESRI / ArcGIS (including FLI-MAP Analyst)

• PLS-CADD • AutoCAD • MicroStation• In-Roads • GeoPak• Custom mapping products

Flexible Deliverables Flexible Deliverables -- PipelinePipeline

Proposed Pipeline RouteProposed Pipeline Route

Proposed Pipeline RouteProposed Pipeline Route

Ownership & ROW PlansOwnership & ROW Plans

Flexible Deliverables Flexible Deliverables –– Well SitesWell Sites

Proposed Proposed WellsiteWellsite

Well Site ScoutingWell Site Scouting

Creek Crossing ProfilesCreek Crossing Profiles

Vegetation ProfileVegetation Profile

Slope MapsSlope Maps

Well Site Slope MapWell Site Slope Map•• ColoursColours are overlaid on ortho imageare overlaid on ortho image

•• Red is too steep for rig placementRed is too steep for rig placement

•• Yellow is not optimalYellow is not optimal

Well Site Legal PlansWell Site Legal Plans

Flexible Deliverables Flexible Deliverables ––Vector MapsVector Maps

Vectorization Vectorization “on top of” “on top of” Laser DataLaser Data

VectorizedVectorized Data Data Provides More Provides More Efficient Export Efficient Export Than “Point Cloud”Than “Point Cloud”ZoomedZoomed--in Viewin View

Showing More DetailShowing More Detail

AdvantagesAdvantages

•• High accuracy, resolution & point densityHigh accuracy, resolution & point density

•• Rapid data acquisitionRapid data acquisition

•• Limited or no need for access Limited or no need for access

•• Multiple image sourcesMultiple image sources

•• HighHigh--Resolution ImageryResolution Imagery

•• InIn--Office Data MiningOffice Data Mining

•• Flexible DeliverablesFlexible Deliverables

•• Cost EffectiveCost Effective

LimitationsLimitationsLiDAR Cannot Replace Conventional Surveys• FLI-MAP cannot identify the following features:

• Boundary information• Underground utilities• Water or water depth

• (Edge of water can be mapped though)

• Conventional survey still needed for constructionstaking, cadastral, etc.

Project ExperienceProject Experience• FLI-MAP has been used on a

variety of corridor projects around the world since 1995, mapping over 40,000 miles of corridor

• FLI-MAP 400 has been used on 6 oil & gas projects in Alberta between April 2006 and the present

• FLI-MAP 400 has also performed LiDAR/Imagery acquisition for rail and power transmission vertical markets in Canada in 2007

ConclusionConclusion

•• FLIFLI--MAP is capable of providing exceptional MAP is capable of providing exceptional survey data for a variety of applicationssurvey data for a variety of applications

•• Fast & efficient data collection & processingFast & efficient data collection & processing•• Simultaneous capture of LiDAR and highSimultaneous capture of LiDAR and high--

resolution imageryresolution imagery•• No environmental impact or access issuesNo environmental impact or access issues•• Sophisticated data classification and Sophisticated data classification and

reduction tool (FLIP7)reduction tool (FLIP7)•• Versatile Deliverable ProductsVersatile Deliverable Products•• Extremely costExtremely cost--effective for the right projecteffective for the right project

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