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LiteMapper 5600

LiteMapper 5600 provides full waveform analysis for unlimited number of target echoes. The scanning mechanism is based on a fast rotating polygonal mirror, which provides fully linear, unidirectional and parallel scan lines.

 

LiteMapper laser scanners sample the surface in parallel lines with regular point spacing both in and across flight direction to provide the most accurate surface representation. The scan speed can be varied in a range to provide very dense point spacing within each scan.

 

The continuously rotating scanner used for beam deflexion is resistant to temperature variations and accelerations which typically occur under airborne operating conditions.

 

Easy to use:

Automated data acquisition with LiteMapper is achieved by tight integration with the CCNS4 precise guidance system. The CCNS4 system guides the pilot and controls the data registration during flight, a dedicated LiDAR operator is not mandatory.

 

Both LiDAR and optional digital image data are directly geo-referenced through the AEROcontrol GPS/IMU system that continuously registers sensor position and attitude in flight.

 

Digital Waveform Recording:

LiteMapper is a revolutionary LiDAR system for airborne LiDAR mapping. It is the world's first available commercial system to feature high-resolution waveform digitization and recording. Its ability of waveform analysis for each individual laser beam offers the opportunity of a detailed view into the vertical structure of the surface to the user. Different height classifications become available. For instance, the vertical density at different height levels or the roughness and slope of the surface.

 

Complete Solution:

With a fully digital process chain from primary data acquisition through all processing stages to the final product, LiteMapper provides the basis for efficient production with a return on investment within one year. LiteMapper is a complete solution containing all hardware and software components necessary to create a DTM and a DSM.

  • Complete Solution for DTM and DSM creation consisting of:
  • Optional DigiCAM & DigiTHERM for georeferenced images and thermal images

 

DigiCAM & DigiTHERM option:

Completing the LiteMapper LiDAR system IGI offers its DigiCAM and DigiTHERM systems as option. DigiCAM is a medium-format airborne digital camera system. DigiTHERM is IGI's solution for digital aerial thermography. Both DigiCAM & DigiTHERM are fully integrated in CCNS4 & AEROcontrol for direct georeferencing and automated operations.

 

Range Measurement Performance LM 5600:

System Parameter Conditions

LiteMapper 5600

Maximum measurement range

@ laser PRR

70 kHz

100 kHz

180 kHz

200 kHz

240 kHz

natural target, ρ≥20%

1200 m

1000 m

780 m

700 m

580 m

natural target, ρ≥60%

1800 m

1200 m

800 m

700 m

580 m

Typical operating flight altitude AGL @ 45°

PRR = 70 kHz

PRR = 100 kHz

PRR = 180 kHz

PRR = 200 kHz

PRR = 240 kHz

1400 m (4590 ft)

1000 m (3280 ft)

600 m (1970 ft)

550 m (1800 ft)

450 m (1480 ft)

Accuracy

flat surface,

normal to beam

20 mm
Precision   10 mm
Pulse repetition rate (PRR)
  up to 240,000 Hz
Maximum number of recorded echoes
  unlimited
Multiple target separation within single shot   0.6 m
Return pulse width resolution   0.15 m
Laser wavelength
  1550 nm
Pulse length   3.5 ns
Effective measurement rate
 

120,000 Hz @ 45° scan angle

160,000 Hz @ 60° scan angle

Laser beam divergence   ≤0.5 mrad

 

Scanner Performance LM 5600:

System Parameter

LiteMapper 5600

Scanning mechanism
rotating polygon mirror
Scan pattern parallel scanning lines

Scan angle range (user selectable)

±22.5° (45° total)

±30° (60° total)

Angle readout resolution
0.001°
Angle step width
0.004° @ PRR 100,000 Hz
Scan speed
10 - 160 scans/s
Scan width

0.83 x altitude @ 45° total

1.15 x altitude @ 60° total

 

Operational Parameters LM 5600:

System Parameter Conditions

LiteMapper 5600

Ground sample spot diameter   0.4 m (@ 800 m AGL)

Surface point accuracy (horizontal / vertical),

excluding GPS errors

  0.1 m / 0.03 m (1 sigma) (@ 800 m AGL)
Intensity (return amplitude) detection
  16 bit per return
Special features
 

full waveform digitization: unlimited number of returns,

1 GHz, 16 bit dynamic range

Eye-safety

Class 1 eye-safe
Power supply (polarity safe)   18 - 32 VDC
Temperature range  

0°C to +40°C (operation)

-10°C to +50°C (storage)

Humidity   0% - 90% non-condensing
Protection class   IP54

 

Data Recorder Performance LM 5600:

System Parameter Conditions

LiteMapper 5600

Model   Riegl DR560/DR560RD

Storage capacity

 

2 x 500 GB HDD

RAID-0 (performance) or RAID-1 (security)

 

Computer Systems LM 5600:

System Parameter

LiteMapper 5600

Mission Planning System IGIplan
Flight Management System CCNS4

Precise Positioning System

  Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

  IMU sampling rate

  IMU accuracy (roll/pitch/heading)

  GPS

  Post-processing software

AEROcontrol II

IMU-IIe

256 Hz

0.004 deg / 0.004 deg / 0.01 deg

dual frequency, 2 Hz

AEROoffice

Sensor Control System LMcontrol + Riegl post-processing software

 

Weight and Dimensions LM 5600:

LiteMapper 5600
Dimensions

Weight

Laser scanner 420 x 212 x 228 mm
16.0 kg
Data recorder DR560 337 x 178 x 197 mm 7.0 kg
LMcontrol 270 x 162 x 62 mm 2.2 kg
8" TFT touch-screen 212 x 162 x 36 mm 0.9 kg
CCNS4 250 x 209 x 132 mm
4.9 kg
CCNS4 5" TFT display 159 x 105 x 35 mm 0.6 kg
AEROcontrol 250 x 209 x 132 mm 4.0 kg
IMU-IIe 146.5 x 126.5 x 98 mm 2.2 kg
Aircraft Connector Box 208 x 85 x 94 mm 0.8 kg
Mounting, Cables, Antenna. etc.   3.7 kg
total: ~42 kg
Optional
Uninterruptable power supply 210 x 162 x 190 mm 8.5 kg
Shock Absorbing Platform customized
DigiCAM - Aerial Camera   6.6 kg
DigiTHERM - Aerial Thermal Camera   5.0 kg

 

Highlights

  • Maximum range 1800m @ 60% natural targets
  • Ranging accuracy 20mm
  • Data rate 160 kHz @ 60° FOV)
  • Scanning rates 10-160 scans/sec
  • Scanning ranges ±22.5° (45° total); ±30° (60° total)
  • Full waveform analysis for unlimited number of target echoes
  • Scanner IP54 conform
  • Modular System
  • Shock-Absorbing Platform with oblique mounting possibility and adjustable height
  • Complete Solution for DTM and DSM creation consisting of:
  • Optional DigiCAM & DigiTHERM for georeferenced images and thermal images