Overview:

The former Cracovia Hotel, that was originally built in the 1960’s sits across the street from the National Museum in Kraków (MNK) and is slated to become the new Museum of Architecture and Design. Poland’s culture minister has unveiled plans that outline the transformation of the old hotel (now abandoned) into a modern museum under the direction of the NMK.

GISonLine was pleased to be involved in supporting MNK with the planning and analysis for the transformation of the Cracovia hotel by conducting underground utilities detection and above ground terrain scanning to produce 3D models and digital representations of the project areas.

The Impact:

GISonLine collected and processed data from multiple scanning platforms and sensors to obtain accurate measurements and data in support of the planning and analysis of the museum expansions and the safety of construction crews. Data collections included:

• Terrain Laser Scanner (3D models)
• High-resolution photos using Drones
• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
• Advanced sub-surface detectors

The Outcome:

GISonLine successfully completed the project surveys and scanning to produce highly accurate 2D maps and 3D models showing the underground utilities that exist between the existing National Museum complex and the old Cracovia hotel. GISonLine processed the terrain laser scanning data using CAD and 3D modeling software to generate a digital representation & 3D model of the old cracovian hotel for analysis and site visualization.

Overview

Nile Street in Hackney is a high-density development area located approximately 2 miles north from the center of London. As an urbanized area, any excavation or ground digging would be highly dangerous without prior identification of underground utilities.

In support of the new development and investment planning on Nile Street, it was necessary to conduct borehole drillings to determine the ground structure and soil compositions. GISonLine was pleased to support the Greater London Authority (GLA) with underground detection and survey services that supported the safety of the drilling crews and identification of safe locations for the drilling of the boreholes.

The Impact

GISonLine performed the underground detection surveys using ground penetrating radar (GPR) and advanced detectors to establish surface markings that delineated “safe locations” where the drilling of the boreholes could be conducted.

 The Outcome

GISonLine successfully completed the underground detection survey and provided the data in 2D and 3D formats for a clear understanding on the exact location of underground utilities. Using the 2D maps and 3D models depicting the underground utilities and sub-surface objects, the planning of where to  conduct the borehole drilling and inspections was selected and identified prior to any drilling operations.

The project represented the high requirements to provide accurate location identification of sub-surface utilities for the prevention of damages to underground infrastructure and ensuring worker safety.

Client: Exact
Location: Stockholm, Sweden

GISonLine was pleased to take part in an underground survey detection within the suburbs of Stockholm, Sweden near a housing estate in the town of Hasthagsterrassen.  The project utilized Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) equipment to collect survey data  and generate 3D models for the placement of new utility lines in support of housing estate infrastructure.

The Impact

The focus of this project was on determining the sub-surface ground composition and depth of rocks to indicate the optimal placement of new utility lines and cables.  GPR surveys were conducted using the Leica DS 2000 ground penetrating radar, which is a noninvasive means to measure rock depths up to approximately 6 meters depending on ground conditions.

The Outcome

GISonLine successfully completed the underground surveys and delivered detailed 2D mapping and 3D model products that made it possible to precisely define the locations of rock structures and their depth. As a result of the survey efforts, field crews were able to identify and designate the positions where new utility lines could be placed with the lowest possible excavation efforts and avoidance of rock structures.