RIEGL recently displayed the VMX-2HA Mobile Mapping System along with information regarding the VMX-RAIL Mobile Laser Scanner at the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Central Rail Operating Facility for their “Latinos in Transit” media event.
DART launched a pilot program using high-tech equipment for the purpose of improving rider safety. The “Real-Time Transit Infrastructure & Rolling Stock Condition Assessment” Program in collaboration between DART and AerialOne, was funded through a $184,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The program uses drones, laser imaging, and photogrammetry.
Read the full article and watch live coverage: Texas Public Transit Software Spots Safety Issues – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (nbcdfw.com)
About RIEGL:
RIEGL is an international leading provider of cutting-edge technology in airborne, mobile, terrestrial, industrial and unmanned laser scanning solutions for applications in surveying.
RIEGL has been producing LiDAR systems commercially for over 40 years and focuses on pulsed time-of-flight laser radar technology in multiple wavelengths.
RIEGL’s core Smart-Waveform technologies provide pure digital LiDAR signal processing, unique methodologies for resolving range ambiguities, multiple targets per laser shots, optimum distribution of measurements, calibrated amplitudes and reflectance estimates, as well as the seamless integration and calibration of systems.
RIEGL’s Ultimate LiDARTM 3D scanners offer a wide array of performance characteristics and serve as a platform for continuing Innovation in 3D for the LiDAR industry.
From the first inquiry, to purchase and integration of the system, as well as training and support, RIEGL maintains an outstanding history of reliability and support to their customers.
Worldwide sales, training, support and services are delivered from RIEGL’s headquarters in Austria and in the USA; main offices in, Japan, China, Australia, Canada and the UK; and a worldwide network of representatives.
About DART:
DART is far more than just “the thing you ride.” It is your “trusted guide” to discovering all that North Texas has to offer.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) gets you around Dallas, Texas, and 12 surrounding cities with modern public transit services and customer facilities tailored to make your trip fast, comfortable and economical. Our extensive network of DART Light Rail, Trinity Railway Express commuter rail, bus routes and paratransit services moves more than 220,000 passengers per day across our 700-square-mile service area.
DART.org – Dallas Area Rapid Transit