Kespry Cloud: Base Points Best Practices

A base plane in Kespry Cloud is a level surface from which our platform can calculate a volume. By dropping base points on appropriate elevations, we are able to interpolate the best fit surface that fits all of the points to function as the base of a pile. 

It's very important to place base points on accurate elevations to calculate volumes correctly. Our recommended procedure for capturing a proper base plane is outlined below.

• If your ground is similar in color to your pile or material, in most cases it is helpful to turn on DSM view to determine overall sloping of ground.

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• If DSM is not adequate for determining elevations, turn on contours and place base points appropriately, paying close attention to the sloping of the ground, while keeping elevation consistent on flat ground or following grade of land.

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• If the pile is on flat ground, the fill volume should be as

close to 0 as possible.

• For accurate pile volume measurements, avoid collinear base points. The base points need to be placed on at least two sides of the pile or on a consistent elevation elsewhere on the site if you are not able to surround the pile. (pictured below: collinear base points and the error message you should avoid).

• Too many base points are unnecessary and too little base points will lead to inaccurate calculations. Aim to cover an are at least 60% as big as the pile area and in a similar shape.

(pictured below: too many base points)

• Check captured material and the accuracy of your base in the 3D view workspace. See our

Kespry Cloud: 3D View Workspace article.