solar farm
defect mapping
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Data acquisition
and processing
Through a combination of drone-based and ground-based RGB and thermal data acquisition and data analysis, Geo-4D can quickly perform a high-level screening assessment of solar farm panel defects.
The process comprises the acquisition of aerial RGB imagery and radiometric thermal imagery data, along with ultra-high resolution ground-based RGB imagery.
The aerial RGB data are used to build a 3D model of the site, whilst the thermal data highlights any thermal anomalies that are often related to malfunctioning solar modules. The ground-based imagery are then used to provide additional information on defects such as fogging, cracks, debris and bird droppings.
Defect
assessment &
web portal
Once various defects are identified, they are mapped, linked to panel serial numbers, and uploaded to a web-based portal.
In the web-based portal, the 3D model of the site can be viewed, individual solar panels and identified defects reviewed, and defect information exported.
