Background
In military applications, laser technology is primarily utilized for detection, navigation, guidance, communication, simulation, display, information processing, electro-optical countermeasures, and laser weapons, among other uses.
The military laser technology equipment currently in use includes tactical laser weapons, laser rangefinders, laser radar, laser sights, laser-guided weapons, laser gyroscopes, laser communication systems, laser training simulators, laser large-screen display systems, laser scanning cameras, laser fuzes, laser dazzlers, and more.
Purpose
The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) laser radar scanning system is a specific application of laser radar. It can enhance the overall level of military mapping and operational support capabilities, meet the requirements of command automation in the military, and introduce new reconnaissance methods, thus improving reconnaissance and military operational efficiency.
Difficulties
In military operations, the unique darkness of night severely limits human visual capabilities, making it highly unfavorable for personnel activities. Simultaneously, it poses significant obstacles to military reconnaissance. Nighttime combat has become a primary mode of operation in modern warfare. In this context, overcoming the adverse effects of darkness on military operations becomes a crucial issue. Therefore, laser radar technology has become a decisive capability on the nighttime battlefield.
Introduction of UAV LiDAR Scanning System
The three-dimensional (3D) laser scanning system utilizes ground and airborne Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) / Inertial Navigation System (INS) to determine position and orientation (POS). This system, coupled with laser radar and digital cameras, allows for the rapid and accurate acquisition of three-dimensional coordinates and digital image data of the ground and associated objects.
▲ LiDAR Scanning Schematic
LiDAR in Military Application
1. UAV LiDAR Scanning System Used for Night Urban Warfare
LiDAR scanning system can collect 3D spatial data of complex building targets and identify the number of people inside buildings. Through high-precision real-time point cloud technology, it can promptly generate distribution maps of the battlefield and potential enemy headquarters. This aids in timely understanding of terrain and enemy movements, enabling the formulation of targeted strike routes and minimizing casualties to the greatest extent possible.
▲ Acquisition of high-precision point cloud information of buildings
▲ Remote Collaborative Warfare
2. UAV LiDAR Used for Nighttime Outdoor Combat
The UAV LiDAR system boasts high precision and efficiency, allowing real-time visualization of three-dimensional point clouds. During nighttime combat in complex outdoor terrain, the real-time point cloud generated can reveal enemy information hidden in forests or depressions, as well as provide three-dimensional terrain models. This not only ensures the safety of our personnel but also provides timely and effective decision-making support for combat command.
▲ Real-time observation of the enemy
▲ Rapid acquisition of the overall situation of the enemy forces
3. UAV LiDAR used for bulk weapon monitoring
UAV LiDAR scanning technology can also be applied to metal flaw detection, allowing for the bulk monitoring of the health status of large-scale weapons. Through high-precision 3D modeling, it can promptly detect missing or damaged components in weapon systems that are imperceptible to the human eye, thereby providing support for the normal operation of weapons.
▲ Metal inspection
4. UAV LiDAR used for military mapping
UAV LiDAR possesses characteristics such as all-weather, all-day, miniaturization, high reliability, and automated mapping and cartography. It is a new surveying technology for aerospace remote sensing, terrain information transmission, and automatic map display. It enhances the overall level of military mapping and the operational mapping support capability, meeting the requirements for automated military command.
5. UAV LiDAR for military reconnaissance
UAV LiDAR can collect three-dimensional spatial data of surface targets, such as the geometric shape and reflection intensity of targets, and store and display the data in the form of point clouds. Because it is not constrained by visible light, it can operate at night. Additionally, its low flight altitude makes it less likely to be detected. Therefore, it has the potential to become an important means of military reconnaissance.
▲ Scouting enemy terrain
Product Introduction
GS-260F UAV LiDAR Scanning System
GS-260F UAV LiDAR is a medium-range LiDAR measurement system developed by Geosun Navigation. It integrates a laser scanner, GNSS satellite positioning system, and INS inertial navigation system. With a 360° field of view, it can achieve a maximum laser point frequency of 720,000 points per second, dual returns, and strong penetration. Additionally, it is deeply integrated with a camera for synchronized acquisition of point cloud and imagery data. GS-260F UAV LiDAR is widely used in military operations, terrain mapping, forestry surveys, digital cities, and other industries, providing easy access to high-precision, large-scale data collection.
Our Advantages
High precision: meeting the accuracy requirements for 1:1000 topographic mapping; High efficiency: capable of surveying 3 square kilometers per day per unit; Lightweight and compact: equipment weighs only 2.2kg, maximizing the duration of single operations.
System stability: accumulated safe operation time exceeds 8000 hours;
Simple operation: supports one-click streamlined data collection process, one-click takeoff and landing for automatic execution of flight routes; Real-time point cloud: during operations, supports viewing real-time point cloud results, real-time measurement of object coordinates, distance, and elevation, enabling rapid response for emergency rescue.
Process
1. Flight Route Planning
2. Flight Operation
Ground stations are set up to collect static GNSS data for trajectory post-differential processing.
3. Data Collection
After remaining stationary for five minutes, execute the planned flight route with a single click, synchronously collecting point cloud and image data.
By automatic or manual control, conduct flight scanning measurement and imaging of the target area to obtain high-precision point cloud and image data.
▲ High-precision Point Cloud
▲ Color Point Cloud
