Waveform Processing Airborne Laser Scanning System
Its sophisticated design allows to further reduce the overall weight resulting in approx. 10 kg. Thus, the scanner is well suited for the use in manned but also in unmanned aircrafts. The VQ-480 II can seamlessly be integrated into stabilized platforms, e.g. standard gyromounts, and also into even small hatches.
Main Features
- high accuracy ranging based on RIEGL Waveform-LiDAR technology
- high laser pulse repetition rate up to 2 MHz
- measurement rate up to 1,250,000 measurements/sec
- perfectly linear and parallel scan lines
- compact, & lightweight design: ready for integration in UAVs with higher payload capacity
- wide field of view of 75°
- interfaces for up to 5 optional cameras
- mechanical and electrical interface for IMU/GNSS integration
- removeable storage card and integrated Solid State Disk (SSD) for data storage
- compatible with stabilized platforms and even small hatches
- seamless integration and compatibility with other RIEGL ALS systems and software packages
Main Applications
- Agriculture & Forestry
- City Modeling
- Corridor Mapping
Technical Data Overview
Laser Pulse Repetition Rate PRR | 150 kHz | 300 kHz | 600 kHz | 1200 kHz | 2000 kHz |
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Max. Measuring Range (p ≥ 20%) | 1600 m | 1200 m | 850 m | 650 m | 500 m |
Max. Measuring Range (p ≥ 60%) | 2500 m | 1900 m | 1400 m | 1050 m | 800 m |
Max. Number of Targets per Pulse | 15 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
Minimum Range | 20 m | 20 m | 20 m | 20 m | 20 m |
Accuracy / Precision | 20 mm / 20 mm | 20 mm / 20 mm | 20 mm / 20 mm | 20 mm / 20 mm | 20 mm / 20 mm |
Software for RIEGL VQ-480 II
We complement our high-performance hardware with innovative software packages to create powerful solutions for demanding applications. The RIEGL software packages are exclusively bundled with the appropriate RIEGL laser scanners and laser scanning systems. For this RIEGL product we provide:
These RIEGL software packages are complemented by special libraries (RiVLib, RDBLib) and plugins (RiMAP Plugin for ArcGIS).
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