ScanExplorer functionalities
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ScanExplorer functionalities
14.1
What is ScanExplorer?
Mind the graphic shown below for a better understanding of the basic functionalities of this
technology. Scanner applications, like
DigiSewer
,
RPP
oder
Panoramo
are performing so cal-
led side scans of the inner surface of an inspected pipe. The original 3D-aspect of this sur-
face is then folded down to a 2D layer appearing in a way as if the pipe had been cut before
at its top (12 o'clock) or its bottom (6 o'clock):
Graphic: Unfolding process of the inner pipe surface and creation of a 2D image.
This technology enables you to display the whole inner pipe surface as one big picture layed
in several stripes (1). A further advantage compared with a default video inspection consists
in measuring real distances and surfaces directly on the pipe surface. The aspect of the un-
folded inner pipe surface is a bit unusual at the first glimpse but the software module on the
other hand is a very efficient tool to quickly and precisely judge the general state of pipe.
Double click on
this icon to get
the overview of
the scanned pipe
of section 6.
1
