Road infrastructure

Multisensor systems for capturing road environments and condition monitoring of road surfaces

Fraunhofer IPM develops optical measuring systems to measure the road environment and the road surface. Our systems record measurement data down to the submillimeter range at driving speeds of 80 kilometers per hour and more – precisely and reliably.

High-resolution laser scanners combined with fast image processing provide measurement data on longitudinal and transverse evenness and crack density of the road surface. Based on this data, maintenance work can be planned specifically. Fraunhofer IPM measuring systems for road condition monitoring are in operation worldwide. Measurement data on the road environment, converted into 3D or 2.5D models, are used to model cities and traffic flows or to plan infrastructure expansion.

For surveying service providers, we offer the MUM modular system platform for the mobile capture of 2D and 3D environmental data, which allows for the integration of various sensors as needed. In many cases, Fraunhofer IPM offers software for automated data evaluation in addition to measurement technology.