Bhlaraidh Windfarm
Drones were utilised throughout the duration of project to conduct surveys and photogrammetry to support the Operational team.
The Project
Located in the Scottish Highlands, Bhlaraidh Windfarm consists of 32 wind turbines, currently generating 108MW. Story Contracting was awarded the enabling works package and constructed a 1.2km access track, permanent water crossing and a substation platform to enable the installation of a further 15 turbines which will generate a further 84MW.
Through the use of Story Drones, the onsite team were able to use cutting edge photogrammetry technology to capture series of overlapping images which, once processed, provided an accurate surface model. The surface model was then used to perform cut/fill analysis daily. The frequency ensured that the blasted locally “site won” material was both measured at extraction and placement on the haul road and substation platform pre and post crushing.
The surface model was accurate enough that the site team were able track placement to 20-30mm construction tolerance and more importantly, design levels. The workflows and efficiencies on site created benefits in monitoring both project costs and programme duration.
Details
Through the use of Story Drones, the onsite team were able to use cutting edge photogrammetry technology to capture series of overlapping images which, once processed, provided an accurate surface model.
The surface model was then used to perform cut/fill analysis daily. The frequency ensured that the blasted locally “site won” material was both measured at extraction and placement on the haul road and substation platform pre and post crushing.
The surface model was accurate enough that the site team were able track placement to 20-30mm construction tolerance and more importantly, design levels. The workflows and efficiencies on site created benefits in monitoring both project costs and programme duration.
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