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RIEGL RIEGL VQ-1560i VQ-1560i Dual Channel Waveform Processing Airborne LiDAR Scanning System for High Point Density and Ultra Wide Area Mapping Airborne Laser Scanning visit our website www.riegl.com The new ultra high performance, fully integrated and calibrated Dual Channel Airborne Mapping System RIEGL VQ-1560i makes use of RIEGL ‘s sophisticated waveform processing LiDAR technology enabling an excellent multiple-target detection capability and Multiple-Time-Around (MTA) processing. The system is capable of online waveform processing as well as full or smart waveform recording, resulting in unsurpassed information content on each single target. The new VQ-1560i provides a laser pulse repetition rate of up to 2 MHz resulting in more than 1.3 million measurements per second on the ground and operates at an altitude of up to 15,500 ft. That allows operation at varying flight altitudes resulting in a wide range of point densities. Thus, the system is ideally suited for aerial survey of ultra wide areas as well as of complex urban environments. By the way, faster and more efficient flight planning and safer flights are enabled. The RIEGL VQ-1560i comes with a unique and innovative forward/ backward looking capability. This enables capturing data from multi- ple angles more effectively and more accurately at high point density. With its large field of view of 58 degrees and its widely variable scan parameters the system enables highly efficient scan data acquisition. The system is equipped with a seamlessly integrated high performance IMU/GNSS system. An 100 megapixel RBG camera and the capability to integrate a secondary IR camera complete the system. All individual components are integrated into a compact design and equipped with a mounting flange for simple interfacing with typical hatches or gyro-stabilized leveling mounts. • high laser pulse repetition rate: up to 2 MHz • up to 1.33 million measurements per second on the ground • offers data acquisition at a wide range of point densities • two waveform processing lidar channels offering excellent multiple target detection capability • enables Multiple-Time-Around (MTA) processing of up to 20 pulses simultaneously in the air • offers online waveform processing as well as smart and full waveform recording • integrated inertial measurement unit and GNSS receiver • integrated, easily accessible medium format camera • prepared for integration of a secon- dary camera • high speed fiber data interface to RIEGL data recorder • mounting flange for interfacing with typical hatches and stabilized platforms • detachable handgrips for facilitated handling Applications: Ultra Wide Area / High Altitude Mapping High Point Density Mapping Mapping of Complex Urban Environments Glacier & Snowfield Mapping City Modeling Mapping of Lakesides & River Banks Agriculture & Forestry Corridor Mapping website com h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h ha a an an an an an an a an a an an a an an an an a a an a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a and nd nd nd nd nd nd nd nd d nd nd nd nd nd nd nd nd nd nd d nd nd nd nd nd d d d d n nd d d nd nd nd nd nd n n n n n n nd d n n nd nd n n n n n nd d li li li li li l li li l l li li li li li li l li i li li li li li i i li li li i li li li li i l i i i li l l i i i li l i ing ng n ng ng ng ng ng ng ng ng ng ng ng ng ng ng ng ng ng ng ng ng ng ng ng n ng n ng ng ng ng ng ng ng n ng ng g g ng g ng ng ng ng g g g g g g g g Preliminary Data Sheet

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RIEGL RIEGL VQ-1560i VQ-1560i

Dual Channel Waveform Processing Airborne LiDAR Scanning System for High Point Density and Ultra Wide Area Mapping

Airborne Laser Scanning

visit our website www.riegl.com

The new ultra high performance, fully integrated and calibrated Dual Channel Airborne Mapping System RIEGL VQ-1560i makes use of RIEGL‘s sophisticated waveform processing LiDAR technologyenabling an excellent multiple-target detection capability andMultiple-Time-Around (MTA) processing. The system is capable ofonline waveform processing as well as full or smart waveform recording,resulting in unsurpassed information content on each single target.

The new VQ-1560i provides a laser pulse repetition rate of up to 2 MHzresulting in more than 1.3 million measurements per second on the ground and operates at an altitude of up to 15,500 ft. That allows operation at varying flight altitudes resulting in a wide range of point densities. Thus, the system is ideally suited for aerial survey of ultra wide areas as well as of complex urban environments. By the way, faster and more efficient flight planning and safer flights are enabled.

The RIEGL VQ-1560i comes with a unique and innovative forward/backward looking capability. This enables capturing data from multi-ple angles more effectively and more accurately at high point density. With its large field of view of 58 degrees and its widely variable scan parameters the system enables highly efficient scan data acquisition.

The system is equipped with a seamlessly integrated high performanceIMU/GNSS system. An 100 megapixel RBG camera and the capability tointegrate a secondary IR camera complete the system. Allindividual components are integrated into a compact design and equipped with a mounting flange for simple interfacing with typicalhatches or gyro-stabilized leveling mounts.

• high laser pulse repetition rate: up to 2 MHz

• up to 1.33 million measurements per second on the ground

• offers data acquisition at a wide range of point densities

• two waveform processing lidar channels offering excellent multiple target detection capability

• enables Multiple-Time-Around (MTA) processing of up to 20 pulses simultaneously in the air

• offers online waveform processing as well as smart and full waveform recording

• integrated inertial measurement unit and GNSS receiver

• integrated, easily accessible medium format camera

• prepared for integration of a secon-dary camera

• high speed fiber data interface to RIEGL data recorder

• mounting flange for interfacing with typical hatches and stabilized platforms

• detachable handgrips for facilitated handling

Applications: • Ultra Wide Area / High Altitude Mapping • High Point Density Mapping • Mapping of Complex Urban Environments • Glacier & Snowfield Mapping • City Modeling • Mapping of Lakesides & River Banks • Agriculture & Forestry • Corridor Mapping

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Preliminary Data Sheet

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RIEGL VQ-1560i Scan Pattern

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RIEGL VQ-1560i Elements of Function and Operation

aperture of primary camera (RGB)

mounting flange

cooling air outlets

bay for IMU

connectors for power supply and data interface

desiccant cartridgescarrying handles

aperture of laser channel #2

aperture of laser channel #1

aperture of secondary camera

Each channel delivers straight parallel scan lines. The scan lines of the two channels are tilted against each other by 28 degrees providing an optimum distribution of the measurements on the ground invariant to changes in terrain height.

Tilt Angle of Scan Lines +/- 14°Forward/Backward Look in Non-Nadir Direction +/-8° at the edges

28°

58° effective FOV

Preliminary Data Sheet

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RIEGL VQ-1560i Main Dimensions

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all dimensions in mm

Preliminary Data Sheet

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RIEGL VQ-1560i System

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GNSSantenna

laser safetyswitch

RIEGL DR1560

operator workingstation

gyro-stabilized mount GSM-4000

RIEGL VQ-1560i

high speed interface

LAN interface - flight guidance

LAN interface - system control

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A minimum number of system components and external cabling is required for easy and quick installation in aircrafts.

Preliminary Data Sheet

RIEGL VQ-1560i Installation Examples

RIEGL VQ-1560i installed in the nose pod of fixed-wing aircraft DA42 MPP

RIEGL VQ-1560i installed on GSM-4000 gyro-stabilized platform to be used in a helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft

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5Preliminary Data Sheet

Measurement Range & Point Density RIEGL VQ-1560i

The following conditions are assumed for the Operating Flight Altitude AGL• ambiguity resolved by multiple-time-around (MTA) processing & flight planning

Assumptions for calculation of the Area Acquisition Rate• 20% overlap of neighboring flight strips. This overlap covers a roll angle of ±5° or a reduction of flight altitude AGL of 20%.• target size ≥ laser footprint

• effective FOV 58°• average ambient brightness• roll angle ±5°

Definition of the Spatial Sampling Frequency• The Spatial Sampling Frequency is the reciprocal of the 95th percentile of the distribution function of the maximum distances between neighboring scan points. When considering any individual scan point, the probability to find its most distant neighbor within the reciprocal of the Spatial Sampling Frequency is 95%.

Example: VQ-1560i at 2 x 150,000 pulses/sec, laser power level 100% Results: Point Density ~ 0.51 pts/m² Spatial Sampling Frequency ~ 0.40 pts/mArea Acquisition Rate ~ 1130 km²/h

Altitude = 15,000 ft AGL, Speed = 150 kn

PRR = 2x150 kHz, laser power level 100%

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5800 ft (1770 m)7400 ft (2260 m)9300 ft (2830 m)11800 ft (3600 m)15000 ft (4570 m)

Flight Altitude AGL

1980 m2530 m3180 m4030 m5120 m

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Example: VQ-1560i at 2 x 250,000 pulses/sec, laser power level 100% Results: Point Density ~ 1.01 pts/m² Spatial Sampling Frequency ~ 0.56 pts/mArea Acquisition Rate ~ 950 km²/h

Altitude = 12,900 ft AGL, Speed = 145 kn

PRR = 2x250 kHz, laser power level 100%

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Flight Altitude AGL

1500 m1980 m2560 m3380 m4410 m

Swath Width

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Example: VQ-1560i at 2 x 350,000 pulses/sec, laser power level 100% Results: Point Density ~ 2 pts/m² Spatial Sampling Frequency ~ 0.79 pts/mArea Acquisition Rate ~ 670 km²/h

Altitude = 8,500 ft AGL, Speed = 155 kn

PRR = 2x350 kHz, laser power level 100%

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Flight Altitude AGL

1300 m1710 m2220 m2900 m3820 m

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The following conditions are assumed for the Operating Flight Altitude AGL• ambiguity resolved by multiple-time-around (MTA) processing & flight planning

Assumptions for calculation of the Area Acquisition Rate• 20% overlap of neighboring flight strips. This overlap covers a roll angle of ±5° or a reduction of flight altitude AGL of 20%.• target size ≥ laser footprint

• effective FOV 58°• average ambient brightness• roll angle ±5°

Definition of the Spatial Sampling Frequency• The Spatial Sampling Frequency is the reciprocal of the 95th percentile of the distribution function of the maximum distances between neighboring scan points. When considering any individual scan point, the probability to find its most distant neighbor within the reciprocal of the Spatial Sampling Frequency is 95%.

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Measurement Range & Point Density RIEGL VQ-1560i

Preliminary Data Sheet

Example: VQ-1560i at 2 x 500,000 pulses/sec, laser power level 100% Results: Point Density ~ 4 pts/m² Spatial Sampling Frequency ~ 1.1 pts/mArea Acquisition Rate ~ 470 km²/h

Altitude = 5,500 ft AGL, Speed = 170 kn

PRR = 2x500 kHz, laser power level 100%

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Flight Altitude AGL

1060 m1400 m1880 m2460 m3280 m

Swath Width

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Example: VQ-1560i at 2 x 700,000 pulses/sec, laser power level 100% Results: Point Density ~ 12.5 pts/m² Spatial Sampling Frequency ~ 2 pts/mArea Acquisition Rate ~ 215 km²/h

Altitude = 3,700 ft AGL, Speed = 115 kn

PRR = 2x700 kHz, laser power level 100%

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Flight Altitude AGL

960 m1260 m1670 m2220 m2940 m

Swath Width

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Example: VQ-1560i at 2 x 1,000,000 pulses/sec, laser power level 100% Results: Point Density ~ 8 pts/m² Spatial Sampling Frequency ~ 1.6 pts/mArea Acquisition Rate ~ 480 km²/h

Altitude = 5,600 ft AGL, Speed = 170 kn

PRR = 2x1000 kHz, laser power level 100%

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Flight Altitude AGL

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Swath Width

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Measurement Range & Point Density RIEGL VQ-1560i

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The following conditions are assumed for the Operating Flight Altitude AGL• ambiguity resolved by multiple-time-around (MTA) processing & flight planning

Assumptions for calculation of the Area Acquisition Rate• 20% overlap of neighboring flight strips. This overlap covers a roll angle of ±5° or a reduction of flight altitude AGL of 20%.• target size ≥ laser footprint

• effective FOV 58°• average ambient brightness• roll angle ±5°

Definition of the Spatial Sampling Frequency• The Spatial Sampling Frequency is the reciprocal of the 95th percentile of the distribution function of the maximum distances between neighboring scan points. When considering any individual scan point, the probability to find its most distant neighbor within the reciprocal of the Spatial Sampling Frequency is 95%.

Preliminary Data Sheet

Example: VQ-1560i at 2 x 1,000,000 pulses/sec, laser power level 50% Results: Point Density ~ 12.3 pts/m² Spatial Sampling Frequency ~ 2 pts/mArea Acquisition Rate ~ 310 km²/h

Altitude = 4,100 ft AGL, Speed = 150 kn

PRR = 2x1000 kHz, laser power level 50%

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Example: VQ-1560i at 2 x 1,000,000 pulses/sec, laser power level 25% Results: Point Density ~ 20.2 pts/m² Spatial Sampling Frequency ~ 2.5 pts/mArea Acquisition Rate ~ 190 km²/h

Altitude = 3,000 ft AGL, Speed = 125 kn

PRR = 2x1000 kHz, laser power level 25%

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Example: VQ-1560i at 2 x 1,000,000 pulses/sec, laser power level 12% Results: Point Density ~ 60.2 pts/m² Spatial Sampling Frequency ~ 4.3 pts/mArea Acquisition Rate ~ 64 km²/h

Altitude = 1,200 ft AGL, Speed = 105 kn

PRR = 2x1000 kHz, laser power level 12%

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RIEGL VQ-1560i Productivity

Preliminary Data Sheet

Example: VQ-1560i at 2 x 1,000,000 pulses/sec, laser power level 6% Results: Point Density ~ 101 pts/m² Spatial Sampling Frequency ~ 5.6 pts/mArea Acquisition Rate ~ 38 km²/h

Altitude = 1,000 ft AGL, Speed = 75 kn

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The following conditions are assumed for the Operating Flight Altitude AGL• ambiguity resolved by multiple-time-around (MTA) processing & flight planning

Assumptions for calculation of the Area Acquisition Rate• 20% overlap of neighboring flight strips. This overlap covers a roll angle of ±5° or a reduction of flight altitude AGL of 20%.• target size ≥ laser footprint

• effective FOV 58°• average ambient brightness• roll angle ±5°

Definition of the Spatial Sampling Frequency• The Spatial Sampling Frequency is the reciprocal of the 95th percentile of the distribution function of the maximum distances between neighboring scan points. When considering any individual scan point, the probability to find its most distant neighbor within the reciprocal of the Spatial Sampling Frequency is 95%.

Examples 1)

Average Point Density 2 pts/m2 8 pts/m2 20 pts/m2 60 pts/m2

Flight Altitude 6000 ft 4500 ft 3300 ft 1150 ft 1830 m 1370 m 1000 m 351 m

Ground Speed 315 kn 210 kn 115 kn 110 kn

Swath Width 2040 m 1540 m 1130 m 400 mProductivity 900 km2/h 450 km2/h 180 km2/h 60 km2/hMeasurement Rate 2) 660 000 meas./sec 1.33 mill meas./sec 1.33 mill meas./sec 1.33 mill meas./sec

1) calculated for 20% target reflectance and 25% stripe overlap2) The target detection rate is equal to the measurement rate for terrains offering only one target per laser pulse but may be much higher for vegetated areas.

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Productivity of the VQ-1560i when using a typical aircraft, e.g. a DA42

Very high point densities can be achieved when using the VQ-1560i with a helicopter, e.g. an EC120.

For maximizing the productivity of the VQ-1560i at low point densities an aircraft with a high maximum speed, e.g. up to 330kn, is necessary.

The RIEGL VQ-1560i Dual Channel Airborne Mapping System offers highest productivity.

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Technical Data RIEGL VQ-1560iLaser Product Classification Class 3B Laser Product according to IEC60825-1:2014 The following clause applies for instruments delivered into the United States: Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.

The instrument must be used only in combination with the appropriate laser safety box.

Range Measurement Performance 1) as a function of laser power setting, PRR, and target reflectivity

Minimum Range 9) 50 mAccuracy 10) 11) 20 mmPrecision 11) 12) 20 mmLaser Pulse Repetition Rate up to 2 MHzEffective Measurement Rate up to 1.33 MHz @ 60° scan angleEcho Signal Intensity provided for each echo signal Laser Wavelength near infraredLaser Beam Divergence 13) ≤ 0.25 mradNumber of Targets per Pulse with online waveform processing: unlimited 14)

monitoring data output: first pulse

Scanner PerformanceScanning Mechanism rotating polygon mirrorScan Pattern parallel scan lines per channel, crossed scan lines between channelsTilt Angle of Scan Lines ± 14° = 28°Forward/ Backward Look in Non-Nadir Direction ± 8° at the edgesScan Angle Range 60° total per channel, resulting in an effective FOV of 58°Total Scan Rate 15) 40 - 600 lines/secAngular Step Width 16) 17) ≥ 0.006° Angle Measurement Resolution 0.001°

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Laser Power Level 100% Laser Pulse Repetition Rate (PRR) 2) 2 x 150 kHz 2 x 250 kHz 2 x 350 kHz 2 x 500 kHz 2 x 700 kHzMax. Measuring Range 3) 4)

natural targets ≥ 20 % 3800 m 3100 m 2700 m 2300 m 2000 m natural targets ≥ 60 % 5800 m 4800 m 4200 m 3600 m 3200 mMax. Operating Flight Altitude 4700 m 3900 m 3400 m 2900 m 2600 mAbove Ground Level (AGL) 3) 5) 15500 ft 12900 ft 11200 ft 9600 ft 8600 ftNOHD 6) 7) 370 m 290 m 240 m 200 m 170 mENOHD 7) 8) 2650 m 2050 m 1730 m 1440 m 1220 m

Laser Power Level 100% 50% 25% 12% 6%Laser Pulse Repetition Rate (PRR) 2) 2 x 1000 kHz 2 x 1000 kHz 2 x 1000 kHz 2 x 1000 kHz 2 x 1000 kHzMax. Measuring Range 3) 4)

natural targets ≥ 20 % 1700 m 1200 m 900 m 630 m 450 m natural targets ≥ 60 % 2700 m 2000 m 1500 m 1050 m 770 mMax. Operating Flight Altitude 2200 m 1600 m 1200 m 860 m 630 mAbove Ground Level (AGL) 3) 5) 7200 ft 5300 ft 4000 ft 2800 ft 2000 ft

NOHD 6) 7) 140 m 95 m 61 m 36 m 21 mENOHD 7) 8) 1010 m 700 m 480 m 300 m 160 m1) with online waveform processing 2) rounded average PRR 3) Typical values for average conditions and average ambient brightness; in bright sunlight the operational range may be considerably shorter and the operational flight altitude may be considerably lower than under an overcast sky. 4) The maximum range is specified for flat targets with size in excess of the laser beam diameter, perpendicular angle of incidence, and for atmospheric visibility of 40 km. Range amiguities have to be resolved by multiple-time-around processing. 5) Typical values for reflectivity ≥ 60 %, max. effective FOV 58°, additional roll angle ± 5° 6) Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance, based upon MPE according to IEC60825-1:2007, for single pulse condition7) NOHD and ENOHD have been calculated for a typical angular step width of 0.012° which means non-overlapping laser footprints. NOHD and ENOHD increase when using overlapping laser footprints which may be intended e.g. for power line mapping. 8) Extended Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance, based upon MPE according to IEC60825-1:2007, for single pulse condition

Technical Data to be continued at page 10

Preliminary Data Sheet

9) Limitation for range measurement capability, does not consider laser safety issues!

10) Accuracy is the degree of conformity of a measured quantity to its actual (true) value.

11) Standard deviation one sigma @ 250 m range under RIEGL test conditions.

12) Precision, also called reproducibility or repeata-bility, is the degree to which further measure-ments show the same result.

13) Measured at the 1/e2 points. 0.25 mrad correspond to an increase of 25 cm of beam diameter per 1000 m distance.

14) Practically limited only by the maximum data rate allowed for the RIEGL Data Recorder.

15) The minimum scan rate depends on the selected laser PRR and laser power level.

16) The minimum angular step width depends on the selected laser PRR and laser power level.

17) The maximum angular step width is mainly limited by the maximum scan rate.

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www.riegl.comPreliminary Data Sheet, RIEGL VQ-1560i, 2016-10-06Information 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.

Technical Data RIEGL VQ-1560i (continued)

Data InterfacesConfiguration TCP/IP Ethernet (10/100/1000 MBit/s)Monitoring Data Output TCP/IP Ethernet (10/100/1000 MBit/s)Digitized Data Output Dual glass fiber data link to RIEGL Data Recorder DR1560Synchronization Serial RS232 interface, TTL input for 1 pps synchronization pulse, accepts different data formats for GNSS-time information

General Technical DataPower Supply / Current Consumption 20 - 32 V DC / typ. 250 W, max. 550 W, depending on integrated optional components Main Dimensions (L x W x H) 444 x 586 x 715 mm, mounting flange diameter 524 mmWeight approx. 57 kg without any camera but including a typical IMU/GNSS approx. 65 kg with optional componentsProtection Class IP54Max. Flight Altitude operating / not operating 18500 ft (5600 m) above Mean Sea Level MSL / 18500 ft (5600 m) above MSL Temperature Range 0°C up to +40°C (operation) / -10°C up to +50°C (storage)

Optional Components VQ-1560i

RGB Camera Sensor Resolution up to 100 MPixel CMOS without FMC or up to 80 MPixel CCD with FMCSensor Dimensions (diagonal) 67.2 mm (medium format)Focal Length of Camera Lens 50 mmField of View (FOV) approx. 56.2° x 43.7°Interface USB 3.0Data Storage via GigE to RIEGL Data Recorder DR1560

Thermal Camera Spectral Range 7.5 - 14 μmSensor Resolution 1024 x 768 PixelTemperature Measuring Range -40°C up to +1200°CFocal Length of Camera Lens 15 mmField of View (FOV) approx. 60° x 47°Interface GigEData Storage via GigE to RIEGL Data Recorder DR1560

Recommended IMU/GNSS System 1)

IMU Accuracy 2) Roll, Pitch 0.005° Heading 0.008°IMU Sampling Rate 200 HzPosition Accuracy (typ.) 0.05 m - 0.3 m

1) The recommended IMU is listed neither in the European Export Control List (i.e. Annex 1 of Council Regulation 428/2009) nor in the Canadian Export Control List. Detailed information on certain cases will be provided on request.

2) One sigma values, no GNSS outages, post-processed with base station data

Please note: The INS and the camera configuration of the RIEGL VQ-1560i Laser Scanning System can be customized.

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RIEGL Japan Ltd.Tokyo, Japan | [email protected] | www.riegl-japan.co.jp

RIEGL China Ltd.Beijing, China | [email protected] | www.riegl.cn