Use of Laser Scanning, Remote Sensors & Traffic Data Collection, Drones & Mobile Application: MoID Federal Highways Network Case Study

Khamis Al Shehyari, Habiba Noor Aflatoon, and Daniel Llort Mac Donald

Ministry of Infrastructure Development, United Arab Emirates

Abstract: Application of technologies as laser scanning, remote sensors, drones or mobile applications are playing a major role in changing the management procedures of maintenance and operation activities in the roads. Without scarifying the quality of the data, tasks can be performed in less time while maintaining the same level of accuracy of the outcomes and results.

Key words:laser scanning, remote sensors and traffic data collection sensors, UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or drones) inspection, mobile application, assets management