RIEGL VUX-160²³ UAV LiDAR Sensor
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The RIEGL VUX-160²³ is a lightweight UAV LiDAR sensor designed for high-density corridor mapping and airborne surveying. It features Nadir/Forward/Backward scanning, pulse repetition rates up to 2.4 MHz, measurement rates up to 2,000,000 measurements/sec, scan speeds up to 400 lines/sec, a 100° field of view, 10 mm accuracy, and 5 mm precision. Its 2.65 kg design supports UAVs, small crewed aircraft, and helicopters.
Product Overview
The RIEGL VUX-160²³ is a lightweight airborne LiDAR scanner designed for UAV-based laser scanning and high-density corridor mapping.
It provides a laser pulse repetition rate of up to 2.4 MHz, a measurement rate of up to 2,000,000 measurements/sec, a scan speed of up to 400 lines/sec, and a field of view of up to 100°.
A key feature of the VUX-160²³ is its Nadir/Forward/Backward (NFB) scanning pattern. The laser beam is emitted successively in three directions: nadir, +10° forward, and −10° backward. This scanning geometry supports more complete data capture, particularly around vertical structures and in narrow environments.
Key Features
- Laser pulse repetition rate up to 2.4 MHz
- Measurement rate up to 2,000,000 measurements/sec
- Scan speed up to 400 lines/second
- Operating flight altitude up to 900 m / 2,950 ft
- Field of view up to 100°
- 10 mm accuracy
- 5 mm precision
- Compact and lightweight design at 2.65 kg / 5.8 lbs
- Nadir/Forward/Backward scanning
- Echo signal digitization
- Multiple-target capability
- Online waveform processing
- Multiple-time-around processing
- Mechanical and electrical interfaces for IMU/GNSS integration
- Interfaces for up to 5 external cameras
- Internal SSD storage
- Removable CFast® memory card
- Internal data storage capacity of 2 TByte
Nadir/Forward/Backward Scanning
The RIEGL VUX-160²³ alternates its measuring beam between three directions:
- Strictly nadir
- +10° forward
- −10° backward
This NFB scanning configuration is designed to improve completeness of the acquired point cloud, especially where vertical structures, narrow corridors, or other complex geometry can create occlusions.
Waveform-LiDAR Technology
The VUX-160²³ incorporates RIEGL technology including:
- Echo signal digitization
- Online waveform processing
- Multiple-target capability
- Multiple-time-around processing
These technologies support detailed airborne LiDAR acquisition and the detection of multiple targets from individual laser pulses.
High-Speed Data Acquisition
The scanner supports:
- Pulse repetition rates up to 2.4 MHz
- Measurement rates up to 2 million measurements/sec
- Scan speeds up to 400 lines/sec
These capabilities make the system suitable for applications requiring dense point-cloud acquisition from moving airborne platforms.
Data Storage
The VUX-160²³ provides:
- 2 TByte internal data storage
- Internal SSD memory
- Removable CFast® memory card
This enables LiDAR data to be recorded directly onboard during airborne missions.
IMU/GNSS Integration
The scanner provides mechanical and electrical interfaces for integration with an external IMU/GNSS system.
RIEGL also offers a fully integrated VUX-series configuration using the RiLOC-F localization and orientation solution.
RIEGL RiLOC-F Option
The RiLOC-F configuration combines the LiDAR scanner with:
- High-precision MEMS IMU
- GNSS unit
- Associated software
The components are integrated into a compact housing mounted directly to the scanner.
According to the supplied source, combining the VUX-series LiDAR sensor with RiLOC-F provides a compact LiDAR system for drone-based surveying. Use of a nearby local GNSS base station can help minimize baseline length and support accurate georeferencing.
Camera Integration
The RIEGL VUX-160²³ provides interfaces for up to five optional external cameras.
This allows imagery to be captured alongside LiDAR data where required by the survey configuration.
Airborne Platform Integration
The scanner is designed for integration with:
- UAS / UAV / RPAS
- Small crewed aircraft, including gyro-copters
- Helicopters
It is available both as a stand-alone UAV LiDAR sensor and in fully integrated airborne laser scanning configurations.
Technical Data Overview
| Specification | 300 kHz | 600 kHz | 1200 kHz | 1800 kHz | 2400 kHz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Pulse Repetition Rate PRR | 300 kHz | 600 kHz | 1200 kHz | 1800 kHz | 2400 kHz |
| Max. Measuring Range (ρ ≥ 20%) | 980 m | 720 m | 520 m | 420 m | 370 m |
| Max. Measuring Range (ρ ≥ 60%) | 1600 m | 1180 m | 860 m | 720 m | 620 m |
| Max. Measuring Range (ρ ≥ 80%) | 1800 m | 1340 m | 980 m | 820 m | 720 m |
| Max. Number of Targets per Pulse | 32 | 24 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
| Minimum Range | 5 m | 5 m | 5 m | 5 m | 5 m |
| Accuracy / Precision | 10 mm / 5 mm | 10 mm / 5 mm | 10 mm / 5 mm | 10 mm / 5 mm | 10 mm / 5 mm |
Physical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg |
| Dimensions | Not provided in source |
| Internal Storage | 2 TByte |
| Field of View | Up to 100° |
| Operating Flight Altitude | Up to 900 m / 2,950 ft |
Main Applications
The RIEGL VUX-160²³ is intended for:
- Corridor Mapping
- Power line inspection
- Railway track inspection
- Pipeline inspection
- Topography in Open-Cast Mining
- Surveying of Urban Environments
- Archeology and Cultural Heritage Documentation
- Agriculture & Forestry
Software
RIEGL provides the following software packages for the RIEGL VUX-160²³:
- RiPROCESS
- RiACQUIRE
- RiUNITE
These software packages are complemented by:
- RiVLib
- RDBLib
- RiMAP Plugin for ArcGIS
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