UNAVCO Resources: Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS)


UNAVCO Resources: Terrestrial Laser Scanning

UNAVCO provides Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) support to Earth science researchers in the UNAVCO community. We currently maintain a pool of six scanners - summarized below - as well as supporting field equipment (e.g., GPS systems, tripods), software, and staff trained in best practices for operation of these systems. Click on the scanner for more information. UNAVCO’s TLS systems were acquired under funding from the National Science Foundation Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) and Division of Polar Programs (PLR).

For a comparison of spaceborne, high altitude, airborne, and terrestrial LiDAR systems, see Comparison of LiDAR Systems.

  TLS system No. of Scanners Owned by UNAVCO Min. range Max. range Power draw Field of view Weight Operating temp.
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RIEGL VZ-2000 1 2.5 m 2,050 m 85 W 100° x 360° 9.9 kg / 21.83 lbs -40°C - 50°C

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RIEGL VZ-1000 1 2.5 m 1,400 m 82 W 100° x 360° 9.8 kg / 21.6 lbs 0°C - 40°C
RIEGL VZ-400 3 1.5 m 600 m 65 W 100° x 360° 9.8 kg /
21.6 lbs
0°C - 40°C
RIEGL LMS-Z620 1 2 m 2,000 m 75 W 80° x 360° 16 kg /
35 lbs
0°C - 40°C
Leica ScanStation C10 1 0.1 m 300 m 50 W 270° x 360° 13 kg /
28.7 lbs
0°C - 40°C

Previous UNAVCO Terrestrial Laser Scanners
  TLS system Year Retired Min.
range
Max.
range
Power
draw
Field of
view
Weight Operating
temp.
Optech ILRIS-3D October, 2012 3 m 1,500 m 75 W 40° x 40° 13 kg /
28.7 lbs
-25°C - 40°C
0°C - 40°C


Article ID: 511
Created: September 8, 2015
Last Updated: August 12, 2016
Author: Beth Bartel

Online URL: https://kb.unavco.org/article/unavco-resources-terrestrial-laser-scanning-tls-511.html