LiDAR McElhanney has one of the most powerful, versatile laser imaging systems available in the industry. Called LiDAR, or Light Detection And Ranging, its technology redefines remote sensing possibilities. This next generation LiDAR system reduces acquisition costs and provides greater flexibility of flying higher while doubling point density.

The Leica ALS50-II airborne Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) system supports aerial mapping projects from around the world in a cross-section of industries: forestry, transportation, telecommunications, petroleum and real estate.

Using its unique Multiple Pulse in Air (MPiA) system, a light-based measuring system which emits photons by laser, LiDAR collects topographical data using laser range and return signal intensity data recorded in-flight.

LiDAR, now widely used for mining and transmission corridor projects, is increasingly valuable for municipal projects that range from environmental monitoring to engineering mapping. It provides advanced remote sensing services to international clients with speed and accuracy, even in the most remote or challenging environments.

The ALS50-II with MPiA is redefining how LiDAR mapping is done. Industry no longer has to choose between rapidly-acquired, high-density data and high accuracy – this compact system offers high altitude performance at varying flying heights and speeds.

LiDAR Applications
Applications include creating 3D surface models and bare earth Digital Terrain Models (DTM) that can be integrated with CAD and GIS systems.

McElhanney has specific expertise in the following areas:

• 3D fly-throughs
• Coastal erosion and environmental monitoring
• Emergency evacuation planning
• Geologic/geotechnical structure analysis
• Municipal asset management
• Open pit/quarry/stockpile volume determination
• Railway and pipeline corridor design and maintenance
• Security and defense
• Utility corridor design/vegetation encroachment/catenary sag
• Well site surveys

Able to work even at night, LiDAR has multiple advantages over traditional systems, including seeing through tree cover, variable levels of detail and data integration with CAD and GIS systems.

Advantages of McElhanney's LiDAR system

• System wholly owned and operated by McElhanney
• McElhanney can provide other integrated services with LiDAR for a full-service package: engineering, mapping, surveying, planning and environmental services
• Accurate geo-referencing with airborne Inertial Measurement Unit and GPS
• Coordinated colour airphoto acquisition and integration
• Feature classification
• High spatial resolution - multiple points per square metre
• No access required for remote project areas
• Quick mobilization due to ownership and data turn-around
• World-wide availability and capability

Technology Overview

• McElhanney’s Leica ALS50-II has one of the highest pulse rate systems available for any airborne LiDAR system
• Flying heights of 200 metres – 6,000 metres AGL
• 150 kHz maximum pulse rates
• Four-return range detection system (1st, 2nd, 3rd and last)
• Low 9.5 inch profile
• Automatic adaptive roll compensation
• Up to 75° field of view
• High productivity for rapid return on investment
• Optional integrated digital medium format camera
• Rapid, high capacity data recording media.
  

For more information and cost estimates please contact the branch office nearest you.

	To purchase this product, or for more information, please contact:
	Brendan Walashek BWalashek@mcelhanney.com Tel: 604 683 8521 Fax: 604 683 4350	Andrew McIntosh amcintosh@mcelhanney.com Tel: 604 683 8521 Fax: 604 683 4350