UAS Inspections of Critical Infrastructure
2017 Resilience Challenge Grant
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The Gap
There is a need for rapid damage assessment of critical infrastructure immediately following a disaster. Emerging UAS technology is allowing for an expedited and detailed damage assessment of infrastructure such as bridges and other steel and concrete structures within the built environment. Project Scope This project investigated the technical capabilities of UAS to enhance the efficiency, fidelity, speed and safety of current critical infrastructure inspection methods by using machine intelligence. The policy, legislative and regulatory opportunities and hurdles were also identified. Outcomes
Technical guides and references for attendees by Northeastern University's Global Resilience Institute
Events and Reports
Project Wrap-up: Critical Infrastructure Inspection Project Using Drone to Detect Damage to Bridges Workshop When: December 13, 2018 Where: Puget Sound Area More information HERE Report HERE Establishing a Professional Micro-Aviation (Drone) Program When: October, 23, 2018 at 11:00am Pacific Time Where: Webinar More Information HERE Webinar Recording HERE Exploring Government and Private Sector Applications of UAS/Drones in Washington When: June 28, 2018 Where: Lakewood, Washington More Information including Summary of Event HERE Agenda, presentations, photos, and speaker bios HERE 2018 Pacific Northwest Disaster Resilience Symposium When: July 23, 2018 Where: Spokane, Washington More Information HERE Agenda, presentations, photos, and speaker bios HERE Contacts
Eric Holdeman, Director, CRDR, 253-376-6683, eric.holdeman@pnwer.org Philip Anderson, PhD, Associate Director for Research and Innovation, GRI, (703) 772-0132, p.anderson@northeastern.edu |
