Comparative Evaluation of LiDAR systems for transport infrastructure: case studies and performance analysis

Mobile laser scanners are vital for intelligent transport infrastructure, capturing detailed 3D road representations, but their accuracy depends on factors like sensor positioning and environment. This study compares two van-mounted Mobile Laser Scanners (MLS): the dual head Lynx Mobile Mapper and t...

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Main Authors: Rabia Rashdi, Iván Garrido, Jesús Balado, Pablo Del Río-Barral, Juan Luis Rodríguez-Somoza, Joaquín Martínez-Sánchez
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:European Journal of Remote Sensing
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/22797254.2024.2316304
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Jesús Balado
Pablo Del Río-Barral
Juan Luis Rodríguez-Somoza
Joaquín Martínez-Sánchez
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description Mobile laser scanners are vital for intelligent transport infrastructure, capturing detailed 3D road representations, but their accuracy depends on factors like sensor positioning and environment. This study compares two van-mounted Mobile Laser Scanners (MLS): the dual head Lynx Mobile Mapper and the single head VUX-1 HA, along with the terrestrial laser scanner Faro Focus XX30. Using point cloud reference data from Faro Focus XX30 and GNSS data from Trimble R8, performance is assessed in road, urban, and semi-urban environments. Accuracy is measured by the difference between Trimble GNSS and MLS coordinates. Geometric features of each LiDAR are compared, and mapping tasks in road and urban areas are performed using a machine learning classifier. Results show the MLS-single head scanner achieves satisfactory accuracy in roads and semi-urban areas, while Faro performs better in urban settings for classification. MLS-single head excels in road environments, while Faro is superior in urban ones. This analysis aids researchers and professionals in selecting the appropriate mobile laser scanner for mapping transport infrastructure, providing valuable insights into MLS systems’ comparative performance across different environments.
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spelling doaj-art-9f621d08233744d6bd1ea94dc2b8fa802025-08-20T01:58:55ZengTaylor & Francis GroupEuropean Journal of Remote Sensing2279-72542024-12-0157110.1080/22797254.2024.2316304Comparative Evaluation of LiDAR systems for transport infrastructure: case studies and performance analysisRabia Rashdi0Iván Garrido1Jesús Balado2Pablo Del Río-Barral3Juan Luis Rodríguez-Somoza4Joaquín Martínez-Sánchez5CINTECX, Applied Geotechnologies Group, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, SpainDefense University Center at the Spanish Naval Academy, Marín, SpainCINTECX, Applied Geotechnologies Group, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, SpainCINTECX, Applied Geotechnologies Group, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, SpainCINTECX, Applied Geotechnologies Group, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, SpainCINTECX, Applied Geotechnologies Group, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, SpainMobile laser scanners are vital for intelligent transport infrastructure, capturing detailed 3D road representations, but their accuracy depends on factors like sensor positioning and environment. This study compares two van-mounted Mobile Laser Scanners (MLS): the dual head Lynx Mobile Mapper and the single head VUX-1 HA, along with the terrestrial laser scanner Faro Focus XX30. Using point cloud reference data from Faro Focus XX30 and GNSS data from Trimble R8, performance is assessed in road, urban, and semi-urban environments. Accuracy is measured by the difference between Trimble GNSS and MLS coordinates. Geometric features of each LiDAR are compared, and mapping tasks in road and urban areas are performed using a machine learning classifier. Results show the MLS-single head scanner achieves satisfactory accuracy in roads and semi-urban areas, while Faro performs better in urban settings for classification. MLS-single head excels in road environments, while Faro is superior in urban ones. This analysis aids researchers and professionals in selecting the appropriate mobile laser scanner for mapping transport infrastructure, providing valuable insights into MLS systems’ comparative performance across different environments.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/22797254.2024.2316304LiDARrandom forestterrestrial laser scanninggeometric featuresGNSS
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Juan Luis Rodríguez-Somoza
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Comparative Evaluation of LiDAR systems for transport infrastructure: case studies and performance analysis
European Journal of Remote Sensing
LiDAR
random forest
terrestrial laser scanning
geometric features
GNSS
title Comparative Evaluation of LiDAR systems for transport infrastructure: case studies and performance analysis
title_full Comparative Evaluation of LiDAR systems for transport infrastructure: case studies and performance analysis
title_fullStr Comparative Evaluation of LiDAR systems for transport infrastructure: case studies and performance analysis
title_full_unstemmed Comparative Evaluation of LiDAR systems for transport infrastructure: case studies and performance analysis
title_short Comparative Evaluation of LiDAR systems for transport infrastructure: case studies and performance analysis
title_sort comparative evaluation of lidar systems for transport infrastructure case studies and performance analysis
topic LiDAR
random forest
terrestrial laser scanning
geometric features
GNSS
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/22797254.2024.2316304
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