3D Laser Scanning a Transmitter Facility To Develop A 3D Model

• The engineering firm needed to document accurate measurements of the existing space and equipment to successfully plan design changes mandated by the FCC
• Upgrading a mechanical room requires careful planning and coordination due to space constraints, existing infrastructure, and code requirements
• The mechanical room was filled with high-power equipment and operations could not be disturbed

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• GPRS 3D laser scanned the interior and exterior of the transmitter facility in one day without interrupting station activities
• A Leica laser scanner was used to document the tower and infrastructure, including transmission lines, antenna system, satellite dishes, control building, and equipment; minimizing exposure to high-voltage equipment and the risk of electrical shock
• Multiple scans were taken from various viewpoints for accurate tower data capture, then registered and processed to create a seamless 3D model
• Reality capture via 3D laser scanning captured precise dimensions, layouts, and locations of existing towers, buildings, and equipment, providing comprehensive visualization of the transmitter facility
• The 3D Revit model created by GPRS can be shared with all stakeholders, streamlining communication and collaboration throughout the project

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• As-built site information was quickly captured with a Leica laser scanner, including areas that would normally be too tall or dangerous to obtain data
• A 3D BIM model allows the client to virtually plan transmitter facility upgrades and identify potential clashes between new equipment and existing infrastructure before construction begins
• Accurate as-built data minimizes errors and rework for engineers, leading to a more efficient and cost-effective project
• 3D laser scanning provides as-built record drawings and models for architectural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, broadcast RF engineering, FCC filings, municipal approvals, and permitting

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