Velodyne Lidar sensors support LineVision's V3 overhead power line monitoring system

     Powered by LineVision, Velodyne's Puck sensors provide utility customers with previously unavailable visibility into the health of their assets for optimal management. This situational awareness capability assists utilities by identifying operational anomalies, helping to reduce incidents that could cause wildfires or damage. Power lines equipped with LineVision monitoring are safer and more reliable than unmonitored power lines and can carry up to 40 percent more power.

     The LineVision V3 system utilizes Velodyne's sensors and advanced analytics to continuously monitor the condition of power lines for safer and more reliable operation. The system can detect problems including vertical lines, storm damage or experiencing dangerous extreme activity or "galloping".

     Velodyne Lidar CEO Anand Gopalan said, "The raging wildfires that the Western United States is experiencing demonstrate that monitoring overhead power lines is critical to help reduce fire hazards. LineVision's technology helps power agencies prevent fires, such as those that have a devastating impact on our forests and communities. We are proud to work with LineVision on this important mission of making the grid safer and more efficient."

     The V3 system also provides Dynamic Transfer capacity (DLR) capability, so utilities can determine unused capacity in power lines, making it easier to integrate renewable energy into the grid. LineVision's customers include well-known power utilities around the world, and the company recently announced a partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

     Jonathan Marmillo, co-founder and Vice President of Product Management at LineVision, said: "Velodyne is an important partner in helping us provide the electrical industry's only contactless overhead power line monitoring solution. Puck provides best-in-class image resolution and real-time data accuracy for our V3 systems, which is critical to helping our utility customers make their production lines as safe and efficient as possible."

     Velodyne Puck sensors provide a wealth of computer-sensed data that allows companies to quickly and easily build high-precision 3D models of any environment. Puck also provides high-resolution images around the world to accurately measure and analyze the environment. It is a small, compact liDAR sensor suitable for rugged industrial applications. Puck's reliability, energy efficiency and versatility make it an ideal solution for demanding infrastructure applications.