endorsedOngoing

Web-Based 3D Point-Cloud Mapping App

Services Covered:

Website Development • GIS Solutions

Industry

Energy & Natural Resources

Duration

96 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 August 2018

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

80/100

Strong

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Client

Confidential

San Francisco, United States of America

Project Summary

Imaginary Cloud rebuilt and completed a web-based mapping application that renders multi-terabyte 3D point clouds in the browser and integrates with Google Maps and a Global Information System. The vendor rewrote the initial prototype, implemented front- and back-end development (Node.js server, React frontend) and built advanced data structures to enable filtering and AR-layering of map data. Customers praised the solution and the team’s ability to work with emerging technologies.

Key Challenges

Turn an MVP/prototype into a completed, production-ready web application
Render detailed, multi-terabyte 3D industrial maps in a web browser
Integrate mapping and GIS systems to support AR-layered views and filtering

Project Deliverables

Web-based point-cloud renderer for multi-terabyte datasets
Google Maps integration for map views
Global Information System (GIS) integration for geo-spatial views
Backend Node.js server and React frontend
Advanced data structures and filtering functionality

Project Solution

Imaginary Cloud rewrote the initial prototype and performed full front-end and back-end design and development. They implemented a Node.js server and a React frontend, rendered point clouds in the browser using WebGL-based rendering, integrated with Google Maps and a Global Information System for geo-spatial views, and built advanced data structures and filtering to support AR-layered map visualizations. The database was hosted on Google App Engine.

Project Outcome

Customers were impressed and "blown away" by the delivered solution
Delivered a high-quality solution using cutting-edge technologies
Established a reliable process that reduced the need for frequent client check-ins

Platforms

Tech Stack

Node.js
React.js
Google App Engine

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Customers have praised the solution. The team’s expertise and tenacity have resulted in the ability to work with emerging technology such as quasi-AR. They have a responsive working style, welcoming collaboration with stakeholders. Their insights have added value.”
Anonymous
CEO
Date: 05/17/2019