👨💻 We can predict the future! At the start of this year, the Paldiski cliffside collapsed, destroying a popular viewpoint and creating a rather dangerous situation. Could this have been predicted? ✅Absolutely. This incident highlights the crucial need for advanced methods in predicting and preventing such hazards. But what if we already have the tools to do so? Long before the collapse, our team at 3Di conducted an aerial survey of the cliff using the DJI Matrice 300 RTK, equipped with a P1 35mm camera. Reviewing our models, we observed that the faults and areas of instability were detectable back then, indicating a potential collapse was inevitable. ⛰ Take a look at the before model of the cliff: https://skfb.ly/oPPIZ Our survey revealed critical faults in the structure, including visible cracks in the cliffside. This demonstrates how early detection through modern surveying can provide crucial information for timely interventions and safety measures. In addition to our efforts, the TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy Waterway Safety research group (Dr. Inga Zaitseva-Pärnaste and Dr. Heiko Herrmann) has been monitoring changes of the Pakri cliff since 2015. Their ongoing research provides invaluable data on coastal dynamics. By combining their expertise with advanced technologies, they have significantly contributed to the safety and preservation of the coastal environment here, in Estonia. 📹 Before and after video animated by Andrei Bljahhin Watch the video comparing the cliff before and after the collapse. It was very fortunate that no one was present at the viewpoint that day. Science and technology, when used the correct way, can indeed predict the future. Through advanced aerial surveying and continuous monitoring, we can detect potential hazards and implement safety measures, ensuring incidents like the Paldiski cliff collapse are avoided or at the very least, planned out. #technology #innovation #3d #monitoring
Craig Gregory
5mo
Interesting!
Collaboration like this showcases the power of science and technology in ensuring safety and preserving our environment. Kudos to all involved!