CCTV Camera Modeller

Dates

July 2004 - January 2005

Client

Buro Happold

Project :

Full 3D analysis of CCTV camera visuals, including camera lens specifications, line of sight ray-tracing calculations, clash detection and resolution calculations. Next phase planned to incorporate genetic algorithms to automatically optimise placement and use a distributed computing grid to speed up calculations.

My Role :

  • Create entire application in Visual C++ using Windows and OpenGL, including graphical pre- and post-processor and interface with CAD
  • Train end-users and respond to feedback to improve functionality and usability
  • Develop proof-of-concept system for distributed computing calculation solution
  • Validate optical calculations by benchmarking against controlled field-tests