Breach Geometry Studies Using Depth Detection Technology
Publications of the Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Sciences. C/Publications of the Institute of Geophysics. C · 2021
The use of a 3D Scanner allowed the acquisition of dam breach geometry on a physical model.This technique is widely used in interactive movement entertainment and was adapted for this study's aims.The conceived apparatus collected breach geometry from a physical model built to evaluate a channel's cascade dam break.The 3D Scanner mapped breach surfaces and allowed the input on image processing software to generate its digital surface and elevation contours, reducing measurement errors since it is a non-contact method.An apparatus was then developed to enable accurate scanning since this feature's original function was motion detection.The apparatus consisted of a platform assembled on rails, installed over channel walls, supporting a Kinect II (Microsoft Corporation ® 3D Scanner), connected to a notebook.