Abstract: Selectively mobile system and method detect and locate information to determine repair or replacement needs for bridge and roadway infrastructure by detection of subsurface defects. Multiple sensors collect data to be fused include 1) Visual capture device or devices [16] aboard a mobile carrier [10] capture visual spectrum in either HD or regular video and/or as still frame camera images; 2) Infrared spectrum sensors [18] aboard the mobile carrier capture video or still frame images; 3) Global positioning sensors (GPS) [12] aboard the mobile carrier determine position; 4) Light detection and ranging system (LIDAR) aboard the mobile carrier gives precise locations. Further, 5) ground penetrating microwave radar (GPR) sensors carried by a vehicle [22] and related electronics determine depth of subsurface defects. The sensor systems supply data to a digital processor [40] having analysis and graphical information system (GIS) software [44] that fuses the data and presents it for delivery and use.

Abstract: Selectively mobile system and method detect and locate information to determine repair or replacement needs for bridge and roadway infrastructure by detection of subsurface defects. Multiple sensors collect data to be fused include 1) Visual capture device or devices (16) aboard a mobile carrier (10) capture visual spectrum in either HD or regular video and/or as still frame camera images; 2) Infrared spectrum sensors (18) aboard the mobile carrier capture video or still frame images; 3) Global positioning sensors (GPS) (12) aboard the mobile carrier determine position; 4) Light detection and ranging system (LIDAR) aboard the mobile carrier gives precise locations. Further, 5) ground penetrating microwave radar (GPR) sensors carried by a vehicle (22) and related electronics determine depth of subsurface defects. The sensor systems supply data to a digital processor (40) having analysis and graphical information system (GIS) software (44) that fuses the data and presents it for delivery and use.

Abstract: A selectively mobile system with an infrared scanner and video camera having a common area of focus and apparatus for detecting location permits detection of subterranean geological anomalies. Infrared and visual images are simultaneously successively recorded on videotape together with related location data and other relevant information. Video recorded infrared, video and location data are selectively captured on successive frames. Such frames are recorded for further analysis.