Airborne Laser Scanning

AlphaAir 15

Premium Airbone LiDAR Solution

The AlphaAir 15 (AA15) is a lightweight airborne LiDAR system developed by CHCNAV. It combines long-range scanning capability and high accuracy with an extremely fast data acquisition rate, all in a compact design. The AA15 is ideal for scenarios where high density data is required to accurately extract building and road information from point clouds. For large-scale operations, especially in mountainous areas with significant elevation changes, the AA15 accurately detects ground features even at the bottom of valleys. Equipped with a variety of cameras to meet diverse needs, the system can be mounted on light aircraft, helicopters or UAV platforms.

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Description

HIGH-PRECISION POINT CLOUD GENERATION

Utilizing CHCNAV's patented tilted-prism technology, the AA15 delivers 15 mm linear accuracy on long-range scans up to 150 meters. This innovative technology supports echo digitization and online waveform processing. With a continuously rotating polygon mirror, the AA15 achieves scan speeds of up to 600 lines per second, combined with 2 million pulses per second, resulting in high-density point clouds that recreate the world with remarkable precision.

PREMIUM QUALITY IMAGES COLLECTION

The AA15 supports several external camera accessories for high-resolution imaging needs, including CHCNAV's 45 or 61 MP full-frame calibrated cameras and a 130 MP half-frame oblique camera. Users can also integrate cameras from third-party oblique or ortho-camera manufacturers. The combination of high-density point clouds and high-resolution imagery facilitates rapid mesh model construction and provides detailed texture information.

ADVANCED VEGETATION PENETRATION

The AA15 excels in vegetation penetration thanks to its advanced multi-target capability that supports up to 16 returns per laser pulse and 7 multi-period zone processing. With a high point frequency of 2 million pulses per second, the AA15 increases the probability of laser penetration through vegetation, making it easier to obtain more ground points.

DIVERSE AIRBORNE PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY

Featuring CHCNAV's unified Alphaport interface, the AA15 allows quick and easy connection to power sources and cameras with a single click. Its compact design and light weight of only 2.5 kg ensure seamless integration into various UAS, UAVs, RPAS, small manned aircraft, and helicopters.

EFFICIENT SURVEYING OF LARGE AREAS

Capturing 2 million points per second and with a maximum range of 1800 meters, the AA15 can be mounted on a variety of platforms. With a flying height of up to 700 meters, it provides minimal point loss over large areas, making it ideal for high-point density corridor mapping applications such as power lines, highways, railroads, and pipeline inspections. It is also well-suited for urban mapping projects.

COMPREHENSIVE GEOSPATIAL ECOSYSTEM

The CHCNAV ecosystem is tailored for your convenience, providing a complete solution for integrating LiDAR technology into your geospatial services. The SmartGo App automates reality capture and offers real-time mission monitoring, while the CoPre and CoProcess software suite simplifies post-processing and feature extraction. This user-centric approach ensures a smooth data workflow, improving work efficiency and productivity.

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Specifications

General: Data storage facilities

SSD

Postprocessing software

CHCNAV CoProcess

Power requirements

DC24V, 60W

Total Weight [kg]

2.5KG

Type of GNSS/INS positioning system

Multiple GPS, GLONASS, Galileo BeiDou, SBAS and QZSS constellation, L-Band

Application: Main applications

Airbone Mapping

Measurement Characteristics: Max. field of view [deg]

75

Max. number of recorded echoes per pulse

16

multiple pulses in air

Y

Scan frequency [Hz]

100K - 2M