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ADM
Laser Altimeter from Optech
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ADM
Laser Altimeter
| Optech's
ADM Laser Altimeter is an inexpensive unit configured
for typical altimetry and airborne applications.
This small, lightweight unit outputs fast and accurate
range readings at data rates of up to 100 Hz. |
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Download the
Laser Altimeter Brochure
(requires Adobe
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Features
- Measures to all
natural surfaces; no special targets or retro-reflectors
needed
- Measures to treetops
or to the ground beneath (for an explanation of
our technology,
see First/Last-Pulse
Measurements)
- Programmable operation
- Custom data rates
of up to 2000 Hz
- Withstands shock
and vibration of airborne environments
- Low maintenance
- just keep the lenses clean
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Applications
- Geophysical surveying
- Airport flight inspection
systems
- Airborne terrain
profiling
- Precision altimeter
for photogrammetry
- Ice profiling
- Tree-height measurements
for forest inventories
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Typical
Operating Results (altitude 300 m, speed
180 knots)
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Measurement
Rate |
Laser
Footprint on Ground |
Accuracy |
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100
Hz |
2.5
x 1.5 m2 |
±5
cm |
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50
Hz |
3.3
x 1.5 m2 |
±4
cm |
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10
Hz |
11.0
x 1.5 m2 |
±3
cm |
Selected
Specifications
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| Range
to 20% target: |
More
than 350 m |
Output
data format: |
Serial,
RS-232C, RS-422 |
| Range
to lighter target: |
More
than 525 m |
Output
data resolution: |
1
cm (digital) |
| Measurement
units: |
Metres |
Accuracy: |
3-5
cm |
| Measurement
rate, continuous: |
100
readings/sec |
Power: |
28
VDC (11-30 V) @ 0.7 A |
| Measurement
rate, external trigger: |
Up
to 100 readings/sec |
Dimensions: |
218
x 133 x 87 mm
(8.6 x 5.2 x 3.4 inches) |
| Weight: |
1.5
kg (3.3 lb) |
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ADM Laser Altimeter from Optech |
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