Topcon Releases Newest Vehicle Mounted 3D Mobile Mapping System

March 31, 2015

LIVERMORE, Calif. ““ March 30, 2015 ““ Topcon Positioning Group announces its latest edition 3D mobile mapping system – the IP-S3 – will be unveiled at the SPAR International 3D Measurement and Imaging Conference. The system employs the integration of an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and GNSS receiver with a vehicle’s onboard electronics to offer high-density mobile digital imaging.

“The IP-S3 is more compact, lightweight, and scans at a rate of up to five times faster than previous models,” said Charles Rihner, vice president of the Topcon GeoPositioning Group. “Weighing in at 39 lbs. (18 kg), it’s light enough that a single person could mount it on a car, truck or SUV without any assistance from anyone else.”

Scanning at 700,000 points-per-second, the rotating LiDAR sensor captures the 360-degree environment with 32 internal lasers. The IP-S3’s six-lens digital camera is designed to provide data-rich results with its 30 MP panoramic imagery.

The system pairs with Topcon Mobile Master Field and Office software suite to perform all post-processing functions in a single application.

“The software suite offers a complete all-in-one processing workflow, turning raw sensor data collected by the IP-S3 system into rich and precise point clouds and images,” said Rihner.

The IP-S3 will be on display at the SPAR conference from March 30 ““ April 2 in Houston, Texas.