Kestrel
Kestrel is HyPoint's real-time LiDAR warning platform, now shipping as two dedicated systems: OHVD for over-height vehicles, WWD for wrong-way drivers.
A compact sensor resolves vehicle position, lane, and direction of travel, then activates connected warning devices before the vehicle reaches the monitored hazard. The same hardware and software foundation ships as two dedicated systems: Kestrel OHVD for over-height vehicles approaching low-clearance structures, and Kestrel WWD for vehicles entering a ramp or divided roadway going the wrong way. Both deploy on fixed infrastructure or a portable, solar-powered trailer.
Every Kestrel installation shares the same core: a single roadside LiDAR sensor, edge processing, lane and direction detection, configurable warning-device outputs, real-time alerting, and event logging, deployed fixed or on a solar-ready portable trailer.
What changes is the mission it's configured to watch for. Choose Kestrel OHVD to warn over-height vehicles before a bridge or tunnel strike, or Kestrel WWD to catch a wrong-way driver the moment they enter a ramp, or deploy both across a corridor and manage every site the same way.
Over-Height Detection & Warning
Real-time height detection resolves lane and direction of travel, then triggers warning signs or beacons before an over-height vehicle reaches a bridge, tunnel, or low-clearance structure.
- Bridge strike prevention for bridges, tunnels & low-clearance structures
- Portable or fixed for work zones, temporary clearances, and permanent sites
- Time-stamped event logging for every detection, with height, lane, and direction data
Wrong-Way Detection
Detects a vehicle traveling against traffic the moment it enters a monitored ramp or divided roadway, confirms lane and direction, and activates connected warning signs or beacons in real time.
- Solid-state LiDAR, eye-safe Class 1 laser, day or night
- API-ready alerting via email, text, or your traffic-management system
- Trailer, pole, or gantry mount, designed for rapid field deployment
Kestrel OHVD
Kestrel OHVD provides real-time warning to over-height vehicles approaching low-clearance structures, reducing bridge strikes and infrastructure damage. A compact LiDAR sensor measures vehicle height in real time, resolves lane and direction of travel, and triggers warning signs or beacons before an over-height vehicle reaches a low-clearance structure. Because it deploys on fixed infrastructure or a portable, solar-powered trailer, Kestrel OHVD protects permanent structures and temporary work zones alike.
Key Capabilities
Real-Time Height Detection
Identifies vehicles exceeding posted clearance limits at roadway speed.
Warning Activation
Directly triggers warning signs and beacons to alert drivers before impact.
Lane & Direction
Lane identification and direction-of-travel tracking with every detection.
Configurable Outputs
Drives flashing beacons, DMS messages, gate arms, and other warning devices.
Portable & Solar Ready
Trailer-mounted deployments with optional solar power for work zones and temporary sites.
Time-Stamped Event Logging
Every detection logged with height, lane, direction, and timestamp for later review.
Detection in Action
Ideal Applications
Bridge Strike Prevention
Protecting bridges, tunnels & low-clearance structures.
Portable Warning
Work zones & temporary clearance restrictions.
Tunnel & Gantry Protection
Fixed-mount warning for permanent low-clearance sites.
System Profile
| Sensor Configuration | Single LiDAR sensor |
|---|---|
| Detection Range | Medium |
| Measurements | Height · lane · direction |
| Warning Outputs | Signs, beacons, alerts |
| Cameras | Optional overview camera |
| Solar Power | Optional |
| Power Requirements | Low |
| Deployment | Fixed or portable trailer |
Built to warn drivers before a strike happens.
Bridge strike prevention · tunnel protection · temporary clearance protection · construction zone protection. Kestrel OHVD supports activation of flashing beacons, DMS messages, gate arms, and other warning devices through configurable digital outputs.
Kestrel warns. Falcon proves.
Kestrel OHVD delivers the live driver warning. Falcon is the answer when agencies need vehicle dimensions, classification, speed and direction, camera imagery, a searchable web portal, historical event review, and verifiable, image-backed event records.
Kestrel WWD
Kestrel WWD detects vehicles traveling in the wrong direction the moment they enter a monitored ramp or divided roadway. The system confirms the vehicle's lane and direction, activates connected warning signs or flashing beacons, alerts designated personnel, and records the event with time-stamped data for review.
Standard system
LiDAR sensor, edge-processing hardware, direction-detection software, warning-device outputs, real-time alerts, event logging, remote monitoring, and technical support. Warning signs, beacons, and trailers can be supplied as part of your deployment or integrated with your agency's existing equipment; the overview camera is optional.
A Simple Operating Sequence
Detect
LiDAR identifies a vehicle entering the monitored ramp or roadway.
Confirm Direction
The system verifies lane position and direction of travel.
Activate Warning
Connected signs or beacons are triggered in real time.
Alert & Record Event
Personnel are notified and the event is logged with time-stamped data.
Alerts & Event Verification
Every confirmed wrong-way event triggers a real-time alert to designated personnel, delivered by email, text message, API, or integration with your traffic-management system or web portal, and is logged with time-stamped detection data for after-the-fact review. An optional overview camera can be added at deployment to capture visual confirmation of each event, supporting incident reporting and evidence review.
Why LiDAR for Wrong-Way Detection
Radar can support wrong-way detection, but many agencies choose LiDAR where minimizing false alerts and obtaining precise, verifiable detections are priorities. Wrong-way detection works best with a sensor that can confirm lane position and direction with confidence, separate closely spaced vehicles, and perform reliably in outdoor, high-traffic environments around the clock.
Choosing the Right Sensor
- Confirms lane position and direction, not just speed
- Separates closely spaced vehicles reliably
- Performs reliably in outdoor, high-traffic environments around the clock
Why Agencies Choose HyPoint LiDAR
- Precise, lane-level tracking
- Direct measurement of travel direction
- Reliable separation of closely spaced vehicles
- Consistent performance at low speeds, when stopped, or reversing
- Detailed 3D point clouds for filtering and verification
- Easy integration with cameras for an alert plus visual evidence
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