Result description
It delivers a novel flash LiDAR monitoring capability to capture high-resolution, geo-referenced point cloud data for cultural heritage diagnostics. The system can operate from a small surface vehicle and is integrated with navigation (INS) and time synchronisation, enabling repeat measurements over time and robust change detection linked to erosion, decay or structural surface change. PR5 strengthens TRIQUETRA by improving risk inputs for the quantification framework, supporting evidence-based monitoring and visualisation inside the DSS workspace, and aligning with site digitisation / digital-twin models where available. By providing objective, repeatable condition geometry, PR5 enables earlier detection and better targeted conservation actions with less invasive inspection needs.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- Help in technical expertise
- Use of research Infrastructure
- Collaboration
We seek pilot sites and monitoring/survey practitioners to validate repeatable LiDAR capture and change-detection workflows on real heritage assets (incl. coastal/erosion contexts). We also look for technical partners to integrate point clouds with navigation/time synchronisation and to connect outputs into DSS/digital-twin environments. Access to test facilities and reference datasets is also needed for benchmarking accuracy and long-term stability.
- Other Actors who can help us fulfil our market potential
- Research and Technology Organisations
- Academia/ Universities
R&D, Technology and Innovation aspects
Advanced LiDAR monitoring system demonstrated in operational conditions, producing geo-referenced point clouds with integrated INS and time synchronisation for repeat surveys and change detection. Outputs are designed to feed risk estimation and be visualised/managed in the DSS and aligned with digital-twin/site models.
Yes — the monitoring workflow can be replicated across sites, and the system can be deployed as equipment sales, a service offering (survey campaigns), or integrated into existing inspection/asset-management solutions.
It can be sustained through a mix of hardware commercialisation and monitoring services. Options include: (a) selling the LiDAR system (or licensing the technology) to survey/monitoring providers and public authorities, (b) offering “monitoring-as-a-service” campaigns with periodic repeat surveys and reporting, (c) maintenance and calibration contracts to ensure accuracy over time, and (d) integration services to connect point clouds to DSS/digital-twin platforms and asset management systems. Recurring monitoring needs (erosion/decay tracking and post-event assessment) support repeat business and long-term uptake.
