Real-time 3D LiDAR is Sensor of Choice at Major International GIS and Mapping Conference
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (October 20, 2014) At InterGEO – Geodesy, Geoinformation and Land Management, held in Berlin, Germany, Oct. 7-9, Velodynes real-time HDL-32E 3D LiDAR sensors were out in force a testament to the companys expanded industry leadership. On display were deployments from Topcon, with its new IP-S3 mobile mapping system; Routescenes LidarPOD, for UAVs; 3D Laser Mappings compact roof rack mapping system;and Leica GeoSystemss backpack system for mapping of otherwise inaccessible areas.
The compact 360 HDL-32E real-time 3D LiDAR sensor is part of a growing family of solutions built around the companys Light Detection and Ranging technology. The international acceptance of our products in diverse and often challenging mapping environments continues to be a tribute to Velodyne CEO and founder David Hall and the entire Velodyne engineering team," said Wolfgang Juchmann, Director of Sales & Marketing for Velodyne LiDAR. Were delighted to partner with these best-in-class system integrators, all of whom are blazing new trails in various mapping applications.
InterGEO is the worlds leading conference trade fair for geodesy, geoinformation and land management. With more than half a million event website users and some 16,000 visitors from 92 countries at the event itself, InterGEO is one of the worlds key platforms for industry dialogue. InterGEO covers a wide variety of fields, ranging from surveying, geoinformation, remote sensing and photogrammetry to complementary solutions and technologies. Among the HDL-32E-equpped implementations demonstrated in Berlin:
Topcon Positioning Group displayed the IP-S3, its next generation 3D mobile mapping system. The fully integrated high-density digital imaging system is extremely compact, and designed to scan at a rate up to five times faster than previous models. Scanning at 700,000 points-per-second, the system offers data-rich results with its 30 MP panoramic imagery. Weighing 18 kg (39 lb), the IP-S3 is engineered to offer simplified installation — so lightweight that one person can mount it on a vehicle single-handedly.
Routescene LidarPod, a compact, turnkey 3D laser scanning unit for easy installation. Weather-resistant, with a lightweight carbon fiber housing, Routescenes LidarPod is ideal for UAV applications, supporting rapid deployment and expediting delivery of airborne 3D data. Compatible with a variety of different UAVs, the LidarPod combines the HDL-32E LiDAR scanner with GPS/IMU, data and power management, RTK correction and LidarViewer software.
3D Laser Mapping showed its highly compact roof-rack 3D scanner,capable of capturingaccurate 3D point clouds from cars, boats or trains.
Leica Geosystems displayed its portable backpack system, sporting Velodynes spinning HDL-32E sensor in a stylish backpack design. The system includes GPS/IMU navigation, capture software, post-processing and data storage, and thereby permits measuring the environment in 3D, where vehicle-based implementations cant go.
About VelodyneLiDAR
Founded in 1983 and based in Californias Silicon Valley, Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. is a diversified technology company known worldwide for its high-performance audio equipment and real-time LiDAR sensors. The companys LiDAR division evolved after founder and inventor David Hall competed in the 2004-05 DARPA Grand Challenge using stereovision technology. Based on his experience during this challenge, Hall recognized the limitations of stereovision and developed the HDL64 high-resolution LiDAR sensor. More recently, Velodyne has released its compact, lightweight HDL32E sensor, available for many applications including UAVs, and the new VLP-16 LiDAR Puck, a 16-channel real-time LiDAR sensor that is both substantially smaller and dramatically less expensive than previous generation sensors. Since 2007, VelodynesLiDAR division has emerged as a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of real-time LiDAR sensor technology used in a variety of commercial applications including autonomous vehicles, vehicle safety systems, 3D mobile mapping, 3D aerial mapping and security. For more information, visitwww.velodynelidar.com. For the latest information on new products and to receive Velodynes newsletter, register here.
Media Contacts
Ken Greenberg
Edge Communications, Inc.
(323) 469-3397
Wolfgang Juchmann, Ph.D.
VelodyneLiDAR
Director of Sales & Marketing
(408) 465-2802