VAWD Engineering required an Android-based application to provide operators with a real-time, 3D situational awareness view of buildings and surrounding environments for advanced sensing and monitoring applications.
The platform needed to accurately determine building locations and provide an intuitive mapping interface using mobile device sensors and geospatial technologies.
Provide real-time 3D mapping and situational awareness capabilities.
Support both satellite and street map views.
Determine the centre point of a building wall using mobile device sensors.
Integrate GPS, compass, and range sensor data.
Enable dynamic zooming and navigation similar to Google Maps.
Provide precise visualization of target locations for field operators.
Toyaja Solution
Toyaja designed and developed a Native Android 3D Mapping Application integrated with mobile sensors and geospatial technologies.
Key Deliverables
Native Android application.
Dual map modes:
Satellite View
Street View
Interactive map navigation with zoom and pan capabilities.
Real-time GPS location integration.
Android compass integration for pointing direction.
Range sensor integration to determine building distance.
Algorithm to identify the center point of a building wall.
Dynamic zoom and focus area generation based on sensor data.
3D visualization of the target environment.
Optimized user interface for field operations.
Technology Highlights
Native Android Application
GPS and Geolocation Services
Digital Compass Integration
Sensor Data Processing
3D Mapping and Visualization
Google Maps Integration
Real-Time Geospatial Calculations
Outcome
Delivered a mobile application capable of providing real-time situational awareness and building visualization.
Improved accuracy in identifying target locations using sensor fusion techniques.
Enhanced operator effectiveness through intuitive map-based visualization.
Reduced manual calculations by automating location and building centre determination.
Established a scalable platform capable of supporting future defence and sensing innovations.
