Development of an Inspection Information Management System for Infrastructures using Spherical Images
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https://doi.org/10.51094/jxiv.1106Keywords:
spherical image, structure from motion, maintenance, infrastructure, shooting conditionsAbstract
The use of 360° cameras for capturing spherical images of infrastructures has gained attention to enhance maintenance efficiency. However, common viewers are generally limited to displaying images, making it cumbersome to search for and view specific ones. Additionally, they do not accommodate essential maintenance needs, such as recording and verifying structure names, capture dates, damage locations, and damage types. This study developed an inspection information management system that enables seamless verification of capture locations and damage information by linking the camera poses of multiple spherical images using Structure from Motion. This system utilizes images taken with commercially available 360° cameras and was applied to multiple bridges to evaluate its effectiveness. It is designed for both cloud-based and local environments, allowing administrators to adapt its use to their operational requirements.
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