Application of Three-Dimensional Laser Scanning for the Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Unstable Highway Slopes

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General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(166)
Former Study Number:
Lead Organization: Arizona Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: Dec 12, 2008
Solicitation Number: 1149
Partners: AZDOT, CA, CO, NHDOT, NY, PADOT, TN, TX
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date: Dec 12, 2012
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Jun 12, 2018
Contract End Date: Dec 12, 2010
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $210,000.00
Suggested Contribution:
Total Commitments Received: $240,000.00
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Dianne Kresich
dkresich@azdot.gov
Phone: 602-712-3134
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name
Arizona Department of Transportation 2007 $15,000.00 Frank Darmiento Frank Darmiento
Arizona Department of Transportation 2008 $15,000.00 Frank Darmiento Frank Darmiento
California Department of Transportation 2007 $15,000.00 Sang Le
California Department of Transportation 2008 $15,000.00 Sang Le
Colorado Department of Transportation 2007 $15,000.00 Aziz Khan
Colorado Department of Transportation 2008 $15,000.00 Aziz Khan
New Hampshire Department of Transportation 2008 $15,000.00 Krystle Pelham Ann Scholz
New Hampshire Department of Transportation 2009 $15,000.00 Krystle Pelham Ann Scholz
New York State Department of Transportation 2007 $15,000.00 Douglas Hadjin Gary Frederick
New York State Department of Transportation 2008 $15,000.00 Douglas Hadjin Gary Frederick
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2008 $15,000.00 Brad Foltz Lisa Tarson
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2009 $15,000.00 Brad Foltz Lisa Tarson
Tennessee Department of Transportation 2007 $15,000.00 Stephanie Vincent Stephanie Vincent
Tennessee Department of Transportation 2008 $15,000.00 Stephanie Vincent Stephanie Vincent
Texas Department of Transportation 2007 $15,000.00 Marcus Galvan Ned Mattila
Texas Department of Transportation 2008 $15,000.00 Marcus Galvan Ned Mattila

Study Description

Despite the advantages of rockfall management systems, the identification, evaluation, and categorization of comparatively high-risk slopes remains a labor intensive task that is further complicated by the broad range of geologic conditions that influence rockfall hazards. In the past several years LIDAR has gained acceptance as a potentially valuable new technology for rock mass characterization. In that period of time the LIDAR hardware has improved, automated point cloud processing software has been developed specifically for rock mass characterization, and best practices are starting to be developed for field scanning and 3D data processing. However, there are several issues that still need to be addressed. These include: · Lack of documented, and fully qualified, procedures for data acquisition to ensure accuracy and ¿fitness for purpose¿ of the terrestrial LIDAR data. · Terrestrial LIDAR produces very large 3D ¿clouds of points¿ that are visually interesting but not immediately analyzable by traditional software products.

Objectives

This study will focus on the development and application of three-dimensional terrestrial LIDAR (Light Detecting And Ranging) technology for geotechnical applications affecting the construction and maintenance of highways. The objectives include: a. Using three-dimensional information from a LIDAR survey to estimate dimensions and volumes at a site. b. Using LIDAR surveys for rock mass site characterization. c. Using successive LIDAR scans along with "change detection" algorithms to determine the location and rates of rockfall events at a site.

Scope of Work

1. Evaluate and assess the recommended field procedure for the scanning and rescanning of highway rock cuts developed by the currently funded FHWA study. 2. Field-test procedures and algorithms for the processing of laser scan data (point clouds) developed by the current Federal Highway Administration and National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) IDEA projects. 3. Evaluate the Integration of laser-scanned data into Rockfall Hazard Rating Systems. 4. Facilitate widespread systematic use of laser-scanned data by state transportation agencies. 5. Produce a draft ¿Recommended Practice¿ document for submission to and review by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation officials (AASHTO).

Comments

Minimum state commitment is $30,000 over two years ($15,000 per year). Additional states can still join the study.

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Document Category Document Type Privacy Document Date Download
TPF-5(166) Closeout Funding Spreadsheet TPF-5(166) Close Out Funding Spreadsheet.pdf Other Other Public 2018-06-19
TPF-5(166) Closeout Letter TPF-5(166) Closeout Letter - Signed.pdf Memorandum Other Public 2018-06-19
Three Dimensional Laser Scanning for the Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Unstable Highway Slopes TPF5-166-LIDAR-1503.pdf Deliverable Final Report Public 2015-05-05
Quarterly Report 1/31/2015 Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2015-05-05
Quarterly Report 10/31/2014 Quarterly_Report-2014-10-1.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2015-01-28
Quarterly Report 7/31/2014 Quarterly_Report-2014-7-1.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2015-01-28
Quarterly Report 4/30/2014 Quarterly_Report-2014-4-1.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2014-09-22
Quarterly Report 1/31/2014 Quarterly_Report-2014-1-1.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2014-09-22
Quarterly Report 10/31/2013 TPF Quarterly Report Form - Jul1 - Sept 30, 2013.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2013-11-05
Quarterly Report 4/30/2013 Quarterly_ Report - 2013-4-1.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2013-05-20
Quarterly Report 1/31/2013 TPF Quarterly Report Form - Oct1 - Dec 31 2012.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2013-02-21
Quarterly Report 10/31/2012 Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2012-10-31
Quarterly Report 7/31/2012 Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2012-07-30
Quarterly Report 4/30/2012 TPF Quarterly Report Form - Jan1 - March 31 2012.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2012-05-04
Quarterly Report 1/31/2012 TPF Quarterly Report Form - Revised -December 2011.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2012-02-27
Quarterly Report: 10/30/2011 Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2011-11-28
Quarterly Report: 6/30/2011 Quarterly_Report-2011-7-1.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2011-08-25
Quarterly Report: 4/1/2011 Quarterly_Report-2011-4-1.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2011-05-10
Quarterly Report: 4/1/2010 Quarterly_Report-2010-4-1.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2010-06-16
Quarterly Report:: 10/01/2010 Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2011-01-11
Quarterly Report: 1/1/2011 Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2011-01-11
Acceptance Memo Letter.pdf Memorandum Other Public 2011-04-26
Quarterly Report: 7/1/2010 Quarterly_Report-2010-7-1.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2010-06-16
Quarterly Report: 1/1/2010 Quarterly_Report-2010-1-1.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2010-06-16
Quarterly Report: 10/1/2009 Quarterly_Rpt-2009-10-01.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2009-10-06
Quarterly Report: 4/1/2009 Quarterly_Rpt-2009-04-01.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2009-04-16
Quarterly Report: 1/1/2009 Quarterly_Rpt-2009-01-01.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2009-01-23
Quarterly Report: 7/1/2009 Quarterly_Rpt-2009-07-01.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2009-07-06
Quarterly Report: 7/1/2008 Quarterly_Rpt-2008-07-01.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2008-07-02
Quarterly Report: 4/1/2008 Quarterly_Rpt-2008-04-01.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2008-04-04
Quarterly Report: 1/1/2008 Quarterly_Rpt-2008-01-01.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2008-02-01
Quarterly Report: 10/1/2007 Quarterly_Rpt-2007-10-01.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2007-11-05

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Application of Three-Dimensional Laser Scanning for the Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Unstable Highway Slopes

General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(166)
Lead Organization: Arizona Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: Dec 12, 2008
Solicitation Number: 1149
Partners: AZDOT, CA, CO, NHDOT, NY, PADOT, TN, TX
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date: Dec 12, 2012
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Jun 12, 2018
Contract End Date: Dec 12, 2010
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $210,000.00
Total Commitments Received: $240,000.00
100% SP&R Approval:
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Dianne Kresich
dkresich@azdot.gov
Phone: 602-712-3134
Commitments by Organizations
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Arizona Department of Transportation 2007 $15,000.00 Frank Darmiento Frank Darmiento 602- 712-3134 fdarmiento@azdot.gov
Arizona Department of Transportation 2008 $15,000.00 Frank Darmiento Frank Darmiento 602- 712-3134 fdarmiento@azdot.gov
California Department of Transportation 2007 $15,000.00 Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
California Department of Transportation 2008 $15,000.00 Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
Colorado Department of Transportation 2007 $15,000.00 Aziz Khan aziz.khan@state.co.us
Colorado Department of Transportation 2008 $15,000.00 Aziz Khan aziz.khan@state.co.us
New Hampshire Department of Transportation 2008 $15,000.00 Krystle Pelham Ann Scholz 603-271-1659 ann.scholz@dot.nh.gov
New Hampshire Department of Transportation 2009 $15,000.00 Krystle Pelham Ann Scholz 603-271-1659 ann.scholz@dot.nh.gov
New York State Department of Transportation 2007 $15,000.00 Douglas Hadjin Gary Frederick 518-457-4645 gary.frederick@dot.ny.gov
New York State Department of Transportation 2008 $15,000.00 Douglas Hadjin Gary Frederick 518-457-4645 gary.frederick@dot.ny.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2008 $15,000.00 Brad Foltz Lisa Tarson (717) 705-2202 ltarson@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2009 $15,000.00 Brad Foltz Lisa Tarson (717) 705-2202 ltarson@pa.gov
Tennessee Department of Transportation 2007 $15,000.00 Stephanie Vincent Stephanie Vincent 615.741.2203 Stephanie.Vincent@tn.gov
Tennessee Department of Transportation 2008 $15,000.00 Stephanie Vincent Stephanie Vincent 615.741.2203 Stephanie.Vincent@tn.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2007 $15,000.00 Marcus Galvan Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2008 $15,000.00 Marcus Galvan Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov

Study Description

Study Description

Despite the advantages of rockfall management systems, the identification, evaluation, and categorization of comparatively high-risk slopes remains a labor intensive task that is further complicated by the broad range of geologic conditions that influence rockfall hazards. In the past several years LIDAR has gained acceptance as a potentially valuable new technology for rock mass characterization. In that period of time the LIDAR hardware has improved, automated point cloud processing software has been developed specifically for rock mass characterization, and best practices are starting to be developed for field scanning and 3D data processing. However, there are several issues that still need to be addressed. These include: · Lack of documented, and fully qualified, procedures for data acquisition to ensure accuracy and ¿fitness for purpose¿ of the terrestrial LIDAR data. · Terrestrial LIDAR produces very large 3D ¿clouds of points¿ that are visually interesting but not immediately analyzable by traditional software products.

Objectives

This study will focus on the development and application of three-dimensional terrestrial LIDAR (Light Detecting And Ranging) technology for geotechnical applications affecting the construction and maintenance of highways. The objectives include: a. Using three-dimensional information from a LIDAR survey to estimate dimensions and volumes at a site. b. Using LIDAR surveys for rock mass site characterization. c. Using successive LIDAR scans along with "change detection" algorithms to determine the location and rates of rockfall events at a site.

Scope of Work

1. Evaluate and assess the recommended field procedure for the scanning and rescanning of highway rock cuts developed by the currently funded FHWA study. 2. Field-test procedures and algorithms for the processing of laser scan data (point clouds) developed by the current Federal Highway Administration and National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) IDEA projects. 3. Evaluate the Integration of laser-scanned data into Rockfall Hazard Rating Systems. 4. Facilitate widespread systematic use of laser-scanned data by state transportation agencies. 5. Produce a draft ¿Recommended Practice¿ document for submission to and review by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation officials (AASHTO).

Comments

Minimum state commitment is $30,000 over two years ($15,000 per year). Additional states can still join the study.

Title File/Link Type Private
TPF-5(166) Closeout Funding Spreadsheet TPF-5(166) Close Out Funding Spreadsheet.pdf Other Public
TPF-5(166) Closeout Letter TPF-5(166) Closeout Letter - Signed.pdf Memorandum Public
Three Dimensional Laser Scanning for the Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Unstable Highway Slopes TPF5-166-LIDAR-1503.pdf Deliverable Public
Quarterly Report 1/31/2015 Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report 7/31/2014 Quarterly_Report-2014-7-1.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report 10/31/2014 Quarterly_Report-2014-10-1.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report 1/31/2014 Quarterly_Report-2014-1-1.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report 4/30/2014 Quarterly_Report-2014-4-1.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report 10/31/2013 TPF Quarterly Report Form - Jul1 - Sept 30, 2013.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report 4/30/2013 Quarterly_ Report - 2013-4-1.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report 1/31/2013 TPF Quarterly Report Form - Oct1 - Dec 31 2012.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report 10/31/2012 Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report 7/31/2012 Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report 4/30/2012 TPF Quarterly Report Form - Jan1 - March 31 2012.docx Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report 1/31/2012 TPF Quarterly Report Form - Revised -December 2011.docx Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: 10/30/2011 Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: 6/30/2011 Quarterly_Report-2011-7-1.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: 4/1/2011 Quarterly_Report-2011-4-1.pdf Progress Report Public
Acceptance Memo Letter.pdf Memorandum Public
Quarterly Report: 1/1/2011 Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report:: 10/01/2010 Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: 4/1/2010 Quarterly_Report-2010-4-1.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: 1/1/2010 Quarterly_Report-2010-1-1.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: 7/1/2010 Quarterly_Report-2010-7-1.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: 10/1/2009 Quarterly_Rpt-2009-10-01.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: 7/1/2009 Quarterly_Rpt-2009-07-01.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: 4/1/2009 Quarterly_Rpt-2009-04-01.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: 1/1/2009 Quarterly_Rpt-2009-01-01.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: 7/1/2008 Quarterly_Rpt-2008-07-01.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: 4/1/2008 Quarterly_Rpt-2008-04-01.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: 1/1/2008 Quarterly_Rpt-2008-01-01.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: 10/1/2007 Quarterly_Rpt-2007-10-01.pdf Progress Report Public
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