Three-dimensional laser scanners with echo digitization

Martin Pfennigbauer; Andreas Ullrich

doi:10.1117/12.777919

16 April 2008 Three-dimensional laser scanners with echo digitization

Martin Pfennigbauer, Andreas Ullrich

Proceedings Volume 6950, Laser Radar Technology and Applications XIII; 69500U (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.777919
Event: SPIE Defense and Security Symposium, 2008, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Direct detection laser radar systems with echo signal digitization and subsequent full waveform analysis supply additional information on the target's properties compared to conventional time-of-flight-based first-pulse / last-pulse systems. We present a new generation of commercial 3D laser scanners relying on this technology, providing an improved measurement capability and thus enabling to cover challenging applications even under unfavorable conditions, e.g., targets partly obscured by camouflage. We will discuss the features of the instruments and we will give examples on field data to demonstrate the superiority of full-waveform-analysis data.

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Martin Pfennigbauer and Andreas Ullrich "Three-dimensional laser scanners with echo digitization", Proc. SPIE 6950, Laser Radar Technology and Applications XIII, 69500U (16 April 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.777919

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