What is a MMS?• A vehicular based imaging and

LiDAR data collection system.

What does a MMS do?• Capture accurate geo-referenced imagery

and LiDAR point clouds safely• Reduce field time• Produce higher quality data

How does a MMS work?• Cameras capture the visible (LOS)

environment• Laser scanners collects XYZ and

intensity• POS via GPS/GNSS, IMU, and DMI

provides accurate positioning • Processing software synchronizes

and registers data

Why use a MMS?• Survey roadways, railways, bridges,

buildings, and coastlines• Collect roadway assets for GIS

databases• Measure large volumes (e.g. mines,

landfills, pits, coal piles)• Provide first response assessment

(e.g. tornado/earthquake damage)• Augment other data collection

systems

Who makes a MMS?• Survey grade systems• Optech, Riegl, Streetmapper,

Trimble• Cost: >$750k

• GIS grade systems• Topcon IP-S2 HD• MDL Dynascan (slow @ 5mph)• Cost: $200-$400k

Why are MMS’s expensive?

• Sophisticated and expensive components

• Few sales• Lots of R&D• Required pre/post-processing

software

Who owns a MMS?• Large engineering and mapping

firms• DOT• Various service providers

What is the future MMS?• Lighter• More compact• More versatile• More data – stereo imagery, LiDAR,

FLIR, sound• Easier boresighting techniques• Simpler data handling• Lower cost

How can MMS’s be affordable?

• Less proprietary components• More vendors• Greater demand• Necessity – the mother of invention

ScanLook: Next Generation MMS

• Lighter – Under 60 lbs• Compact @ 8” x 30” x 24” • Versatile – swap vehicles (car, truck, atv, boat)

in minutes• Custom sensor integration possible• Simple one time scanner boresight• No large storage/computer devices required• Survey and GIS grade system• Static and Mobile system in one

ScanLook: Market Impact• Lower Price: $250-350k (~60% less)• Competition for work no longer national• Better data for existing markets• Opens up non-traditional mobile markets• Agricultural, forensics, insurance, realty

• Allows software to automate more tasks• Data is affordable, timely, and accurate

Conclusion• An affordable MMS augments aerial

platforms (planes and helicopters)• Allows for rapid turn-around• Provides competitive means for data

capture