Airborne Laser Scanner with Online Waveform Processing RIEGL VQ-48 high-accuracy ranging based on echo digitization and online waveform processing high laser repetition rate - fast data acquisition multiple target capability - unlimited number of targets perfectly linear scan lines compact, rugged and lightweight design electrical interfaces for GPS data string and Sync Pulse (1PPS) mechanical interface for IMU mounting integrated LAN-TCP/IP interface The V-Line Airborne Laser Scanner RIEGL VQ-48 provides high speed, non-contact data acquisition using a narrow infrared laser beam and a fast line scanning mechanism. High-accuracy laser ranging is based on RIEGL s unique echo digitization and online waveform processing, which allows achieving superior measurement results even under adverse atmospheric conditions, and the evaluation of multiple target echoes. The scanning mechanism is based on a fast rotating multi-facet polygonal mirror, which provides fully linear, unidirectional and parallel scan lines. The RIEGL VQ-48 is a very compact and lightweight scanner, mountable in any orientation and even under limited space conditions on helicopters or UAVs. The instrument needs only one power supply and provides line scan data via the integrated LAN-TCP/IP interface. The binary data stream can easily be decoded by user-designed software making use of the available software library RiVLib. Typical applications include Corridor Mapping Power Line Inspection Cultural Heritage Mapping visit our website www.riegl.com LASER MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS Airborne Laser Scanning
Technical Data RIEGL VQ -48 Laser Product Classification Range Measurement Performance Measuring Principle Class 1 Laser Product according to IEC6825-1:27 The following clause applies for instruments delivered into the United States: Complies with 21 CFR 14.1 and 14.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 5, dated June 24, 27. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT time-of-flight measurement, echo signal digitization, online waveform processing 1) Laser Pulse Repetition Rate PRR 5 khz 1 khz 15 khz 2 khz 3 khz 1) 2) Effective Measurement Rate (meas./sec) 25 5 75 1 15 3) Max. Unambiguous Measuring Range natural targets ρ 2% 95 m 75 m 65 m 55 m 45 m natural targets ρ 6% 15 m 12 m 4) 9 m 4) 7 m 4) 45 m 2) Max. 75 m 6 m 55 m 45 m 35 m (245 ft) (2 ft) (18 ft) (15 ft) (115 ft) Max. Number of Targets per Pulse practically unlimited (details on request) Minimum Range 5) 7) Accuracy 6) 7) Precision 1) 8) Laser Pulse Repetition Rate PRR 1) Max. Effective Measurement Rate Echo Signal Intensity Laser Wavelength Beam Divergence Laser Beam Footprint (Gaussian Beam Definition) 1 m 25 mm 25 mm up to 3 khz up to 15 meas./sec (@ 3 khz PRR & 6 ) for each echo signal, high-resolution 16 bit intensity information is provided near infrared.3 mrad 31 mm @ 1 m, 75 mm @ 25 m, 15 mm @ 5 m 1) Rounded values. 5) Accuracy is the degree of conformity of a measured quantity to its actual (true) value. 2) Reflectivity ρ 2%, ±3, additional roll angle ±5. 6) Precision, also called reproducibility or repeatability, is the degree 3) The following conditions are assumed: target larger than to which further measurements show the same result. the footprint of the laser beam, perpendicular angle of 7) One sigma @ 15 m range under RIEGL test conditions. incidence, visibility 23 km, average ambient brightness. 8) User selectable. 4) Limited by maximum unambiguous range. Scanner Performance Scanning Mechanism rotating multi-facet mirror Field of View (selectable) 6 (+3 / -3 ) Scan Speed (selectable) 1-1 scans/sec Angular Step Width ϑ(selectable).6 ϑ.24 between consecutive laser shots Angle Measurement Resolution.1 Internal Sync Timer for real-time synchronized time stamping of scan data Scan Sync (optional) scanner rotation synchronization Data Interfaces Configuration Scan Data Output GPS-System Mechanical Interfaces Mounting of Laser Scanner Mounting of IMU Sensor General Technical Data Power Supply Input Voltage Power Consumption Main Dimensions / Weight Humidity Protection Class Max. Flight Altitude (operating) Max. Flight Altitude (not operating) Temperature Range LAN 1/1/1 Mbit/sec LAN 1/1/1 Mbit/sec Serial RS232 Interface for data string with GPS-time information, TTL input for 1 PPS synchronization pulse mounting base block (with 8 x M8 thread inserts and 6 x mounting slots) 3 x M6 thread inserts in the bottom and the top plate (rigidly coupled with the internal mechanical structure) 18-32 V DC typ. 65 W 36.5 x 219 mm (length x width), approx. 13 kg max. 8% non condensing @ +31 C IP64, dust and splash-proof 16 5 ft (5 m) above MSL 18 ft (5 5 m) above MSL -1 C to +4 C (operation) / -2 C to +5 C (storage) 2
Maximum Measurement Range & Point Density for RIEGL VQ -48 Maximum Measurement Range PRR = 3 khz 6 55 44 5 45 35 3 25 2 15 1 5 5 1 15 2 25 3 35 4 45 5 55 6 65 7 75 8 48 36 32 28 24 2 16 12 8 4 15 1 13 12 11 1 9 8 7 6 5 3 2 1 PRR = 3 khz ~25 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.. 2 65ft ( ~ 2m) 9ft (~275m) 115ft ( ~ 35m) 6 317m 45m 227m 29m 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 6 VQ-48 at 3, pulses/second Altitude = 9ft AGL, Speed = 4 kn Resulting Point Density ~ 25 pts/m² For the, the following conditions are assumed target size laser footprint average ambient brightness scan angle 6 roll angle +/-6 PRR = 2 khz PRR = 2 khz 1 9 8 72 26 2 5. 6 Maximum Measurement Range 8 7 6 5 3 2 1 64 56 48 32 24 16 8 22 2 18 16 1 12 1 8 6 2 ~12 4. 3. 2. 1. 65ft ( ~ 2m) 1ft (~3m) 15ft ( ~ 45m) 352m 528m 253m 379m 6 5 1 15 2 25 3 35 4 45 5 55 6 65 7 75 8. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 VQ-48 at 2, pulses/second Altitude = 1ft AGL, Speed = 5 kn Resulting Point Density ~ 12 pts/m² 3
Maximum Measurement Range & Point Density for RIEGL VQ -48 Maximum Measurement Range PRR = 1 khz 18 17 16 15 1 13 12 11 1 9 8 7 6 5 3 2 1 5 1 15 2 25 3 35 4 45 5 55 6 65 7 75 8 144 136 128 12 112 14 96 88 8 72 64 56 48 32 24 16 8 45 35 3 25 2 15 1 5 PRR = 1 khz ~3.5 15. 12.5 1. 7.5 5. 2.5. 2 65ft (~2m) 1ft ( ~ 3m) 1ft ( ~ 425m) 2ft ( ~6m) 6 352m 493m 74m 253m 354m 55m 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 6 VQ-48 at 1, pulses/second Altitude = 1ft AGL, Speed = 6 kn Resulting Point Density ~ 3.5 pts/m² For the, the following conditions are assumed target size laser footprint average ambient brightness scan angle 6 roll angle +/-6 PRR = 5 khz Maximum Measurement Range 18 17 16 15 1 13 12 11 1 9 8 7 6 5 3 2 1 5 1 15 2 25 3 35 4 45 5 55 6 65 7 75 8 144 136 128 12 112 14 96 88 8 72 64 56 48 32 24 16 8 45 35 3 25 2 15 1 5 PRR = 5 khz 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. ~1.2 1.. 2 AGL 65ft (~2m) 1ft ( ~ 3m) 1ft ( ~ 425m) 18ft ( ~55m) 245ft ( ~75m) 6 352m 493m 634m 862m 253m 354m 455m 619m 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 6 VQ-48 at 5, pulses/second Altitude = 18ft AGL, Speed = 7 kn Resulting Point Density ~ 1.2 pts/m² 4
Dimensional Drawings RIEGL VQ -48 front view 296.5 beam exit aperture dia. dia. 18 166 VQ-48 9 36.5 6 39 2 top view side view bottom view 8 189 nitrogen valve desiccant cartridge mounting base block 3x M6 mounting fuse threads, depth 8 mm 127 219 dia 13 dia 172 219 dia 134 Scanner 3x M6 mounting threads, depth 1 mm 26-3 deg + 3 deg rear view 8x M8 mounting threads 294.5 6x mounting slots, dia 11 mm connectors for power supply and data interfaces 17 189 61.5 82 76.75 1 18.75 1 1 76.75 all dimensions in mm 5
LASER MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH, 358 Horn, Austria Tel.: +43-2982-4211, Fax: +43-2982-421, E-mail: office@riegl.co.at RIEGL USA Inc., Orlando, Florida 32819, USA Tel.: +1-47-248-9927, Fax: +1-47-248-2636, E-mail: info@rieglusa.com RIEGL Japan Ltd., Tokyo 1613, Japan Tel.: +81-3-3382-734, Fax: +81-3-3382-5843, E-mail: info@riegl-japan.co.jp Information contained herein is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by RIEGL for its use. Technical data are subject to change without notice. www.riegl.com Data sheet, RIEGL VQ-48, 28/6/211