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Fugro’s virtual 3D network model helps keep powerlines safe in Tasmania
February 9, 2021 By Editor
TasNetworks has awarded Fugro a new contract to deliver a 3D virtual network model and associated analytics for their power distribution network in Tasmania, Australia. Fugro started the project to acquire data in December 2020 and delivered the first datasets to TasNetworks last month.
Fugro will create a ‘digital twin’ of the distribution network by capturing aerial lidar and imagery data and processing it using cutting-edge machine-learning and cloud-computing systems. TasNetworks representatives will then be able to analyse the data and execute detailed engineering and vegetation clearance analysis using Fugro’s Roames World cloud-based platform. Vegetation that comes into contact with powerlines can ignite fires, so Fugro’s data will be essential for managing and mitigating bush fire risk around the network.