Survey Platforms

The pilot project done by ICFOSS was the topographical mapping at Vagamon Hills, Idukki. The data acquired was further processed for the study on High Accuracy Topographic Modelling via UAV-based Images. 3Dmodels of the area was generated and further analysis of grid based cut-and-fill volume calculation was done using the data .

Objective of mapping was to identify the potential of RGB based photogrammetry in the field of watershed analysis and agriculture. The research was carried out at places with higher slope gradient inorder to identify and demarcate watershed basins and stream channels.

As part of the POC for the Rebuild Kerala initiative ICFOSS mapped 1km stretch at Thrippadapuram Rd. The objective of the project was to study road conditions and damages in the state after the disaster.

Autonomous structural mapping using drones can be used for monitoring works in construction, damage assessment etc.Large complex structures can also be easily mapped using photogrammetry techniques.

Canal system connecting Bharathapuzha and Chalakudy river is the major water resource for paddy fields at Thrissur Kole Wetlands having area around 13000 hectares from where 40% of the rice requirement of Kerala is met. The project was proposed to estimate the total water holding capacity of the canal system to stipulate the required cultivation for corresponding seasons to maximise the yield.

Government of Kerala aims to build a dedicated Optic Fibre Network (Kerala State Fibre Network) connecting the State HeadQuarters, Districts, the Block and Gram Panchayats in the state. A highly scalable network infrastructure has been envisioned for K-FON which shall be accessible on a non-discriminatory basis, to provide on demand, affordable broadband connectivity of 2 Mbps upto 100 Mbps for all households.

Grameena Padana Kendram is an agency that carries out spatial planning for local development . For on ongoing project of local development using spatial as well as demographic survey the team proposed a drone mapping project as an addition to their existing survey projects.

The present scenario of 3D modelling at high resolution is that the data sets or its applications are not open to the public and is highly commercialized.

The key issue in increasing adoption of aerial mapping in Kerala is the cost of the equipment and software used for it.

ICFOSS created a software stack using Open Street Map (OSM) and allied technologies to map power-lines for KSEB across Kerala.

The Drone Center of Excellence established at ICFOSS focuses on projecting the possibilities that can be explored and thereby helping government agencies to take a proactive approach to modernization, increasing drone acquisition confidence.