True-Scale Subsea Models for Precise, Contactless Measurements

In the offshore energy sector, a variety of subsea imaging sensors are used to inspect assets on the seabed. These systems rely on different processing methods to convert images into 3D models. While many offer basic inspection capabilities, few are able to deliver accurate, true-scale models that allow for precise measurements.

Zupt's 3D Recon solution stands out for its spatial accuracy. The processed models allow users to extract millimetric-level measurements directly from the 3D deliverable.

This level of precision enables 3D Recon to be used as a contactless tool for jumper-in-place metrology confirmation. The system has been used to model installed jumpers, spools, and even entire drill centers in the Gulf.

Operators and inspection engineers can now perform fast, non-intrusive surveys that provide clear insight into the positioning and forces acting on subsea assets, without the need for contact-based methods.