Express 3D Scanning and Modeling of a Standard Indoor Basketball Court
We completed a high-precision 3D laser scanning and modeling project of a full-size indoor basketball court located inside a VASA Fitness facility in Chandler, Arizona.
The project covered approximately 4,500 sq ft and required accurate capture of:
- All painted court markings
- Full dimensional geometry
- Wall thicknesses
- Entry zones and glazing
- Adjacent functional spaces
Due to the client’s remote location, our 3D scanning methodology significantly reduced travel time, on-site measurement costs, and coordination complexity. The entire project — from scanning to final delivery — was completed within one week.
Project Type: Measurement survey using terrestrial 3D laser scanning
Location: Chandler, Arizona
Facility: VASA Fitness – Indoor Basketball Court
Area: ~4,500 sq ft
Objective: Deliver a complete project-ready data package within a compressed timeline
Key Requirement: Accurate visualization and measurement of all basketball court lines
Key Project Challenges
1. Timeline & Cost Optimization
The client was located outside the city. Traditional measurement methods would require multiple site visits.
Our scanning approach reduced:
- Travel time
- On-site measurement duration
- Project coordination overhead
2. Line Accuracy
Precise capture of all painted court markings was critical. The client required:
- Full dimensional accuracy
- Exact positioning of all boundary and play lines
- Reliable geometry for further planning
3. Facility Constraints
Work was performed inside an active fitness center belonging to one of the most recognized fitness chains in the United States. Fieldwork was carefully organized to minimize disruption.
Technical Data & Accuracy
Method: Terrestrial 3D laser scanning with photorealistic RGB texture
Equipment: FARO laser scanner
Scan Output: High-density colored point cloud
Geometric Precision: Millimeter-level accuracy suitable for architectural documentation
Accelerated Workflow
Documentation & Model Results
Day 1 – Field Scanning
Efficient data acquisition of the full 4,500 sq ft basketball court, including adjacent spaces.
Days 1–2 – Data Processing
- Point cloud stitching
- Registration
- Noise cleaning
- Segmentation
Days 2–3 – Modeling & Drafting
- 2D basketball court layout creation
- 3D model development
- File preparation in DWG and PDF formats
Days 4–5 – QA & Delivery
Final quality control and structured file handover.
Deliverables
✔ Complete Colored Point Cloud (.RCP / .RCS)
✔ 2D Basketball Court Plan (.DWG / PDF)
✔ 3D Model (.DWG / PDF)
Results & Client Benefits
- Full project completed within one week
- Significant reduction in travel and measurement costs
- Accurate capture of court markings and dimensions
- Remote usability of deliverables without additional site visits
Thanks to high-precision scanning equipment and optimized workflow, the client received a reliable digital dataset ready for internal planning and facility management tasks.
