
Waveform Processing Airborne LiDAR Scanning System for High Point Density Mapping and Ultra-Wide Area Mapping • high pu/se repetition rates of up to 4.4 MHz • up to 2.93 mi//ion measurements-- - -per second on the ground • best point distribution for optimum target reso/ution • exce//ent atmospheric clutter suppression • mu/tip/e target capabi/ity • on/ine waveform processing and fu// waveform data recording • on-board graphica/ user interface for easy access to primary scanner parameters • integrated inertia/ measurement unit and GNSS receiver • prepared for the integration of up to two high reso/ution RGB/NIR cameras • optimized for interfacing with typica/ hatches and stabi/ized p/atforms • deteachab/e handgrips for facHitated hand/ing visit our website www.riegl.com The VQ-1460 is one of RIEGL‘s latest high-end airborne laser scanning systems, suitable for a wide field of applications - from high-point density wide area mapping to ultra-high resolution city mapping or corridor mapping. The unique design features pulse repetition rates from 4.4 MHz, resulting in a regular point spacing and an almost constant point density distribution on the ground. For a target reflectance of 20 %, the system features large measurement distances of up to 5400 m at a minimum PRR of 540 kHz and of up to 2300 m at a maximum PRR of 4.4 MHz, resulting in an unsurpassed high efficiency in area acquisition of e.g., up to 615 km2/h at 150 knots flying speed for an average of 8 points per square meter. A newly designed optical fronted significantly minimizes for near-range echoes due to atmospheric clutter, resulting in clean point clouds. Online-Waveform processing and full-waveform processing capabilities are a matter of course for this class of equipment. Scan data and camera images are stored on removable hard disks that can be accessed directly on the device, eliminating the need for an external data recorder. A high-performance IMU/GNSS unit and one or two optional high-resolution RGB/NIR cameras are seamlessly integrated in the compact and user-friendly designed housing. The standardized mounting flange fits typical hatches or gyro-stabilized leveling mounts for maintaining optimum point distribution. • Ultra Wide Area / High Altitude Mapping • Ultra-High Point Density Mapping • Mapping of Complex Urban Environments • Glacier & Snowfield Mapping • City Modeling • Mapping of Lakesides & River Banks • Agriculture & Forestry • Corridor Mapping LASER MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS Airborne Laser Scanning
Open the catalog to page 1RIEGL VQ®-1460 Dense Scan Pattern and Wide Effective Swath Width The RIEGL VQ-1460 scanning mechanism – based on a continuously rotating polygon mirror wheel – delivers straight parallel scan lines resulting in a regular point pattern on the ground. With equal spatial sampling frequency along and across track, object extents are well defined and even small objects may be detected. The instrument is perfectly suited for applications where a superior point pattern on target surfaces is required. RIEGL VQ-1460 point distribution The wide field of view and the multiple-time-around measurement capability...
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Open the catalog to page 3RIEGL VQ-1460 System Components A minimum number of system components and external cabling is required for an easy and quick installation on aircraft. RIEGL VQ-1460 installed on GSM-5000 gyro-stabilized platform to be used in a helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft RIEGL VQ-1460 installed in the fuselage hatch of the Diamond Aircraft DA62 Survey Star Copyright RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH © 2025– All rights reserved. Data Sheet
Open the catalog to page 4Measurement Range & Point Density RIEGL VQ-1460 Laser Pulse Repetition Rate = 2x270kHz, laser power level 100% 7370 deciduous trees cliffs, sand, masonry dry snow white plaster work, limestone terra cotta Operating Flight Altitude [m] visibility 40 km visibility 23 km visibility 15 km Target Reflectance [%] Operating Flight Altitude [ft] Example: VQ-1460 at 2 x 270,000 pulses/sec, laser power level 100% altitude 12,000 ft AGL, speed 160 kn point density ~ 1.04 pts/m² area acquisition rate ~ 1001 km²/h point density ~ 2.35 pts/m² area acquisition rate ~ 818 km²/h point density ~ 13.13 pts/m² area...
Open the catalog to page 5Measurement Range & Point Density RIEGL VQ-1460 Laser Pulse Repetition Rate = 2x2200kHz, laser power level 100% 3480 terra cotta dry snow white plaster work, limestone cliffs, sand, masonry deciduous trees coniferous trees Target Reflectance [%] Operating Flight Altitude [m] visibility 40 km visibility 23 km visibility 15 km Operating Flight Altitude [ft] Example: VQ-1460 at 2 x 2,200,000 pulses/sec, laser power level 100% altitude 5,800 ft AGL, speed 170 kn point density ~ 16.43 pts/m² area acquisition rate ~ 514 km²/h point density ~ 19.29 pts/m² area acquisition rate ~ 438 km²/h point density...
Open the catalog to page 6Measurement Range & Point Density RIEGL VQ-1460 Laser Pulse Repetition Rate = 2x2200kHz, laser power level 12% 4560 dry snow white plaster work, limestone cliffs, sand, masonry deciduous trees coniferous trees terra cotta Target Reflectance [%] Operating Flight Altitude [ft] 1390 visibility 40 km visibility 23 km visibility 15 km Operating Flight Altitude [m] Example: VQ-1460 at 2 x 2,200,000 pulses/sec, laser power level 12% altitude 2,800 ft AGL, speed 115 kn point density ~ 50.31 pts/m² area acquisition rate ~ 168 km²/h point density ~ 57.86 pts/m² area acquisition rate ~ 146 km²/h Laser Pulse...
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Open the catalog to page 8Laser Product Classification The following clause applies for instruments delivered into the United States: Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed.3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. The instrument must be used only in combination with the appropriate laser safety box. Range Measurement Performance as a function of laser power setting, PRR, and target reflectivity Laser Power Level Minimum Range 121 Accuracy 131 141 / Precision 141 151 Laser Pulse Repetition Rate Effective Measurement Rate Echo Signal Intensity Laser Wavelength...
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