The Work shall include: LiDAR and Thermal Imaging Data Acquisition Collect high-density LiDAR data (minimum 20 points/m²) for the entire 138kV transmission corridor, covering approximately 55 miles of transmission lines Acquire high-resolution digital imagery (3 cm ground sampling distance or better) Collect thermal imaging data using appropriate payloads Ensure data accuracy: +/- 10 cm horizontal, +/- 5 cm vertical Collect data during leaf-on conditions (approximately May-September) Use both Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS) and mobile LiDAR systems Collect additional oblique imagery at transmission structure locations Data Processing and Analysis Classify LiDAR point cloud data according to American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) standards Generate detailed 3D models of the transmission corridor Identify and categorize vegetation encroachments Perform conductor clearance analysis Identify areas of concern for prioritized maintenance Analyze thermal imaging data for hotspots and potential equipment issues Deliverables Classified LiDAR point cloud data (LAS/LAZ format)
