World Bank Group
Improve road infrastructure data quality at scale with big data and AI
The cost to assess road infrastructure can be prohibitive from ground-truth collection and could take up to two years to cover 25,000 km. Alteia collaborated with World Bank Group to develop a software application on top of the Aether platform to help extract accurate insights from road networks at scale in developing countries based on freely accessible data.
Network conflation from GIS databases
Utilize a combination of open-source and proprietary databases to construct a detailed and precise road network at a national scale. This approach integrates diverse data sources, such as government maps, satellite imagery, crowd-sourced data, and commercial datasets, to capture various road attributes like type, width, condition, and traffic patterns. By merging these data points, the system creates a comprehensive and up-to-date road network model that supports advanced applications, including route optimization, infrastructure planning, traffic management, and emergency response. This enriched dataset enables more informed decision-making and strategic planning for transportation and urban development.
Aggregation of satellite tiles at scale
Utilize the data flow module to automatically select the most relevant satellite data for in-depth analysis. This module streamlines the data processing pipeline by identifying and filtering high-quality imagery based on specific criteria such as cloud cover, resolution, and temporal relevance. By ensuring that only the most suitable data is chosen, the module enhances the efficiency and accuracy of downstream tasks, such as object detection, change detection, and environmental monitoring, thereby optimizing overall analytical workflows.
Analytics development to extract road attributes
Creation and refinement of machine learning models to assess road conditions and quality. These models analyze various data sources, such as satellite imagery, sensor data, and traffic patterns, to accurately detect surface deterioration, cracks, potholes, and other defects. By continuously learning from new data, the models provide real-time insights for maintenance planning, optimize resource allocation, and support decision-making for infrastructure management.