Fabrizio Tadina Regional Sales Manager Western Europe Airborne Products Optech Incorporated
Airborne Trends Analysis Review of market pressures that are driving Optech development efforts Product Announcements
Market Reports and Trends
Market Reports and Trends Therefore to ensure future PROFIT, clients must : 1. Improve Quality (precision and accuracy) 2. Improve Efficiency (collection and processing) 3. Increase Density (more points) 4. Add Value (metadata and developed products) 5. Purchase Assets at Reduced Cost (costs for sensors decreasing)
Product Announcements in Support of Marketing Goals 2011-12 Release Status GSI Cameras Acquisition Pegasus HD 500 New 12-bit waveform digitizer New ALTM Aquarius Orion M/C 300 Orion configurable imaging platform Solid State Disk (SSD) storage Optech LMS v. 2.1 Optech FMS ASPRS, 2011 ILMF, 2011 ILSC, 2011 ILSC, 2011 InterGEO, 2011 InterGEO, 2011 InterGEO, 2011 ELMF Nov, 2011 ILMF, 2012
ALTM Pegasus
ALTM Pegasus - HD500 Value Proposition High-efficiency mapping system capable of high-density data sets at speed. Embedded passive imaging sensors add value with additional map product deliverables and meta data. Features/Benefits High efficiency in collection (multi-laser) High accuracy and precision (powerful, narrow pulse-width lasers and state-of-the-art timing electronics) Higher effective scan rates (scan rate x 2) Drop-in sensor design (unrestricted FOV) Embedded camera options (purpose-designed passive/active imaging solution) Upgraded Performance Increased laser rates (500 khz capable) Waveform digitizer compatible(12 bit) Multipulse capable (extended altitude and collection efficiency) New scan pattern for improved point distribution Additional scan patterns (sine) Solid State Disk storage Automated lidar rectification via Optech LMS (consistent project-wide accuracy; absolute/relative accuracy analysis)
Combining Pegasus point clouds - 2 data streams Data co-registration a critical requirement
Intelligent Waveform Capture System (IWD-2)
Optech LMS Lidar Mapping Suite Features/Benefits High-efficiency production processing suite Performance enhancements: parallel, distributed, batch, multi-sensor, multi-mission Automated lidar rectification Accuracy analysis: pre/post rectification, relative/absolute, graphs/plots/rooflines/reports Coordinate conversion Now Pegasus compatible (September 2011); LYNX Boresight (Summer 2012)
ALTM Orion
ALTM Orion M/C 300 Value Proposition Ultra-compact, full mapping solution with industry-leading data precision and accuracy. Modular components and direct upgrade options enable scalable capability for maximum flexibility and application. Features/Benefits Compact form factor and low power requirements (smaller platform options) Industry-leading data precision (highest quality data sets possible) Production-focused workflow (processing efficiency) Programmable density irrespective of altitude Automated lidar rectification (no 3 rd party software required) Internal/external data storage options (storage flexibility) Multiple camera options (industry-leading passive imaging peripheral options) Upgraded Performance 300 khz effective ground sample rate MultiPulse: increased collection efficiency Increased scan frequency: 90 Hz Alternative scan patterns: Saw tooth and sinusoidal Variable Laser Power (VLP): Increased operational envelope at low altitude Waveform digitizer compatible (12 bit)
ALTM Orion Multi-Station Sensor Mount Add capability as required quickly and easily, without the hassles of further mount and aircraft modifications. Custom off-the-shelf sensor suites differentiate you from your competitors using scalable, tightly-integrated, peripheral sensor options via Optech s diverse camera product line. Features/Benefits Kinematic mounting system Enables the rapid removal and re-installation of cameras without affecting boresight accuracy Adapter Plate System Enables any combination of Optech cameras, camera shutter controllers and IMUs for maximum flexibility, scalability and configuration options Removable Vibration Dampening System Tuned for either aircraft or helicopter installations Quickly and easily detaches for rapid re-deployment of the sensor bed to alternative platforms, without affecting the system boresight accuracy.
ALTM Orion Multi-Station Sensor Mounts
ALTM Orion 2-Station Mount Aircraft mount accommodates: T-7200/4800/MS (1) centered to lidar FOV for small sensor portals T-7200/4800/MS (1) + external IMU T-7200 (1) + T-MS/4800 (1) D-8900 (1) + shutter controller box
ALTM Orion 4-Station Mount Pod mount accommodates: T-7200(2) + 4800/MS (1) + external IMU T-7200 (1) + T-MS/4800 (2) + external IMU T-7200/4800/MS (1) + oblique T4800 (1) + external IMU D-8900 (2) + shutter controller box (2) D-8900 (1) + shutter controller box (1) + 4800/MS (1) + external IMU D-8900 (1) + shutter controller box (1) + 4800/MS (2) T-7200/4800/MS (2) + oblique T4800 (1)
4 - Station Commercial Mount
ALTM Solid State Disk Storage Compact (2.5 ) Sata SSD disks Fully ruggedized, locking drives designed for the airborne environment Status LEDS for write success and fault detection Multi-drive, compact download station supports USB and esata Standardized across all ALTM products (Orion, Pegasus, Gemini, IWD-2, DGX Camera)
Optech Flight Management System (FMS) Value Proposition Fully featured flight management system that seamlessly integrates planning, control, monitoring and navigation of Optech s wide selection of active/passive imaging sensors. Built on a robust data display engine, accurate realtime point cloud and imaging sensor data enhances collection confidence. Realtime lidar point display for true coverage capability Realtime LAS point file capture for rapid response applications (decimated and full resolution) Sensor planning and control; or fully integrated planning and control of up to 6 sensors Formal release expected in early 2012
The Foundation of ALTM Aquarius System ALTM Gemini System with Aquarius Sensor head
Top-level Objectives The Aquarius sensor was initially developed to add bathymetric capability to ALTM Gemini. Green laser to penetrate through water (532 nm) Compatible with existing ALTM Gemini control rack Optional strapdown waveform digitizer for full bathymetric capability Same mechanical footprint as Gemini sensor head to facilitate rapid installation Similar data processing workflow
Workflow Considerations Same workflow for survey planning and data processing ALTM-NAV Flight Management Software DASHMap lidar processing software for XYZI data output Digitizer Data Retrieval (DDR) software for downloading and visualizing waveforms Current and future developments for data processing AquaDX software currently under development to incorporate bathymetric functionality Future development will incorporate Aquarius data processing into Optech s Lidar Mapping Suite (LMS) software
Aquarius Flight Testing, Pickering, Ontario Ground elevation accuracy analysis (GCP control site) Water depth accuracy analysis (SHOALS ground truth site) Depth penetration tests Lake Ontario
ALTM Aquarius depth penetration capability Aquarius flown land to water to measure maximum depth penetration capability. Flown using discreet timing electronics only (no waveform digitization for this specific test) Sonar GCP site Depth extinction tests
ALTM Aquarius depth penetration capability Maximum depth is ~12 m (corrected using index of refraction for water )
ALTM Aquarius measurement surfaces: water surface removed Land/water interface Underwater feature (trench)
Aquarius Elevation Point Cloud (includes waveform extracted water depths) 33
Elevation Profile Elevation profile illustrating simultaneous data acquisition of land and water depth information land/water transition Elevation profile water surface 34
Image overlay in Google Earth 35
Lynx M1
Lynx M1 Field of view: 360 Measurement Speed: Up to 500kHz per sensor, programmable Scanner speed: 80 200 Hz programmable Simultaneous multiple return collection: 4 returns Eye safety: Class 1 iflex: Most advanced electronics ever
LMS / Lynx Survey Facilitates the planning of surveys Real time interface with operator and system Google Earth support On-the-fly data display Real time system control Integrates Open Street Map, geodetic conversion Maximizes processing efficiency
Nice 26-27 June