The Eclipse autonomously collects LiDAR and camera data without an operator.
International developers of 3D survey systems Teledyne Optech has overnight announced the latest addition to its innovative line of airborne laser terrain mappers, the Optech Eclipse.
Teledyne Optech claim that the Eclipse is the first airborne collection system to tightly integrate both passive and active imaging sensors with fully autonomous data collection on low-cost platforms. Designed specifically for efficiency in smaller project areas and corridor applications, the Eclipse combines an innovative sensor motion detection system with an eye-safe, high-performance 1.5-micron laser and a high-resolution imaging system for the automatic collection of high-fidelity LiDAR data and camera imagery, completely eliminating the need for a system operator and operator interface.
Capable of collecting 4-25 points per square metre from a rapidly-moving aircraft, the Eclipse incorporates a rotating polygon scanner and a fully electronic camera and shutter system for high productivity with maximum reliability. LiDAR and image data are simultaneously written to a single removable SSD data cartridge and processed in Teledyne Optech’s popular LiDAR Mapping Suite (LMS), a full-featured LiDAR and image processing workflow that includes rigorous least-squares LiDAR calibration methods, photogrammetric bundle block adjustment, inertial boresight capability and intensive accuracy quantification.
Boasting Teledyne Optech’s industry-leading measurement precision for exceptional data quality, the Eclipse enables high-precision surveying with an integrated Applanix OEM POS AV system.
“Reducing costs is the mantra of today’s service providers,” said Michael Sitar, Teledyne Optech’s Airborne Business Manager. “By eliminating the operator from the equation, we are able to reduce operating costs significantly. Coupled with high-performance and high-accuracy capability, and a relatively low price, the Eclipse is the new standard for low-cost, on-demand remote sensing applications.”
First shipments of the Eclipse are planned between July-August 2016.
For further information visit www.teledyneoptech.com.
