Problem:
A large convention center needed to provide current building data to security teams for large conferences, political events and public gatherings. The building data that was required were a current floor plan (in a single file for the entire venue) which included all security elements (fire systems, key boxes, door types (and where the keys to unlock the doors were located), cctv camera locations and access control equipment), communication network performance maps and imagery of the spaces. The venue was over 5 million square feet and spanned across a number of city blocks. They building owner had a number of different files that represented floor plans and layouts for different parts of the venue, as there had been many small upgrades done to different parts over time.
Summary:
IndoorVu deployed a team to the site and within 15 days, collected Intelligent Imagery for all parts of the venue, both public and private spaces. As part of the collection, IndoorVu integrated a Cellular and Wifi network sensor, so that all the communication networks were measured and mapped simultaneously. Following collection, IndoorVu rapidly created geo-referenced 2D floor plans and 360 degree imagery. From the Imagery, IndoorVu could quickly and remotely, extract the 3D position of all security assets. Communication network data was overlaid onto the maps and all the data was provided via the IndoorVu Portal. Once the data was delivered it was made available to the internal security teams, as well as configured for delivery to event security teams via IndoorVu Portal access, file download (geodatabase and dwg) and API.
Result:
The convention center quickly went from having very incomplete data about its venue, to having one of the most complete information models of any convention center. The project was quick and did not impact any of the Convention Centers events or operations. The accessibility of the data via IndoorVu Portal and through API has made it easy for them to share critical security data with customers planning events of all kinds.