Rapid Photo Realistic 3-D Scene Modeling System

After a terrorism incident, investigators face the difficult task of thoroughly recording all of the important details of the scene within a short period of time. Berkeley Engineering and Research developed the rapid photo realistic three-dimensional scene modeling system, which allows investigators to scan and photograph an entire scene within minutes and then produce a detailed 3-D computer model and image. Investigators can quickly deploy the system, which is man-portable and uses COTS cameras and optics. The system provides full-scene images and can overcome partially occluded areas. It can image scenes ranging in size from as small as the interior of a car to those with up to a 50-foot radius. The system is commercially available, and additional information is available at http://www.bearinc.com.