The RIEGL RiCAST

Editor’s Note: This RiCAST is available in English and German. Please see the additional RIEGL International Newsroom entry for the German version.

Hinweis der Redaktion: Dieser RiCAST ist in deutscher und englischer Sprache verfügbar. Den Link zur englischen Version finden Sie im RIEGL International Newsroom.

In today’s RiCAST, learn more about how RIEGL scanners are used in the forestry sector, what makes them so special in the forestry context, and what capabilities are open to you when using these sensors and the data obtained from them.

Günther Bronner, Managing Director of Umweltdata, and Bernhard Groiss, RIEGL Applications Engineer Terrestrial Laser Scanning, will focus on terrestrial laser scanning in the forestry sector and the incredible time gained, both in data acquisition in the field and in post-processing, reported by practical use.

Günther Bronner – an innovator in the field of commercial, digital forest inventory – has been working in forest inventory for 40 years, and with laser scan data for over 15 years. Umweltdata has utilized a RIEGL VZ-400i terrestrial laser scanner for numerous years.

Bernhard Groiss, RIEGL Applications Engineer in Terrestrial Laser Scanning, has a background education in forestry as well as previous experience working in the forestry sector.

Tune in now to learn more and hear what’s possible with RIEGL TLS scanners in forestry!

About RIEGL:

RIEGL is an international leading provider of cutting-edge technology in airborne, mobile, terrestrial, industrial and unmanned laser scanning solutions.

RIEGL has been producing LiDAR systems commercially and focuses on pulsed time-of-flight laser radar technology in multiple wavelengths.

RIEGL’s core technology, the digitization of LiDAR signals (“Waveform LiDAR”), provides unique methodologies for resolving range ambiguities, multiple targets per laser shots, optimum distribution of measurements, calibrated amplitudes and reflectance estimates, as well as the seamless integration and calibration of systems.

RIEGL’s Ultimate LiDARTM 3D scanners offer a wide array of performance characteristics and serve as a platform for continuing Innovation in 3D for the LiDAR industry.

From the first inquiry, to purchase and integration of the system, as well as training and support, RIEGL maintains an outstanding history of reliability and support to their customers.

Worldwide sales, training, support and services are delivered from RIEGL’s headquarters in Austria; main offices in the USA, Japan, China, Australia, Canada and UK; and a worldwide network of representatives.

In today’s RiCAST, we bring you the latest installment of the popular series, “Road trips with Josh.”

Joshua France, RIEGL USA’s Division Manager of Mobile Laser Scanning takes us to Houston, Texas where he joined by long-time RIEGL user and Manager of Systems Engineering at GeoDigital, Jerry Dueitt. Tune in as they dive into the world of LiDAR and discuss how GeoDigital is assisting their customers with the use of RIEGL’s cutting-edge laser scanners.

Jerry Dueitt has over 15 years of experience in commercial digital mapping. He has worked through the entire life cycle of a mapping program, starting with the development of the acquisition hardware, continuing through to the data production processes, and finally to the delivery of data products. This experience has allowed him to firmly grasp how each step of a mapping program fits together to ultimately deliver products that satisfy customer needs. Mr. Dueitt joined GeoDigital’s Research and Development team in 2011 with the responsibility of designing and supporting acquisition hardware used in support of digital mapping programs. Mr. Dueitt is now serving as the Research and Development manager overseeing the hardware and software development to support data acquisition, processing, production and delivery.

Tune in now to hear more, we hope you enjoy!

About RIEGL:

RIEGL is an international leading provider of cutting-edge technology in airborne, mobile, terrestrial, industrial and unmanned laser scanning solutions.

RIEGL has been producing LiDAR systems commercially and focuses on pulsed time-of-flight laser radar technology in multiple wavelengths.

RIEGL’s core technology, the digitization of LiDAR signals (“Waveform LiDAR”), provides unique methodologies for resolving range ambiguities, multiple targets per laser shots, optimum distribution of measurements, calibrated amplitudes and reflectance estimates, as well as the seamless integration and calibration of systems.

RIEGL’s Ultimate LiDARTM 3D scanners offer a wide array of performance characteristics and serve as a platform for continuing Innovation in 3D for the LiDAR industry.

From the first inquiry, to purchase and integration of the system, as well as training and support, RIEGL maintains an outstanding history of reliability and support to their customers.

Worldwide sales, training, support and services are delivered from RIEGL’s headquarters in Austria; main offices in the USA, Japan, China, Australia, Canada and UK; and a worldwide network of representatives.

Editors note: This is an all-Spanish episode of the RIEGL RiCAST. Please see a description in English followed by a Spanish translation.

English Description:
Join Claudio Avello, Regional Sales Manager of Latin America for RIEGL USA in today’s episode of the RIEGL RiCAST! Tune in as he provides more information on RIEGL’s fully integrated, compact airborne laser scanner for combined hydrographic and topographic surveying, the VQ-840-G. Learn more about the key features, key concepts, along with potential use cases for this unique LiDAR unit.

Tune in now to learn more, we hope you enjoy!

Spanish Description:
Únase a Claudio Avello, Gerente Regional de Ventas de América Latina para RIEGL USA, en el episodio de hoy de: RIEGL – RiCAST! Escuche su alocución sobre el escáner láser aerotransportado compacto y totalmente integrado de RIEGL para la topografía hidrográfica y topográfica combinada, el VQ-840-G. Obtenga más información sobre las características clave, conceptos y los posibles casos de uso de esta unidad LiDAR única.

Sintonice ahora para aprender más sobre el increíble RIEGL VQ-840-G, ¡esperamos que disfrute!

About RIEGL:

RIEGL is an international leading provider of cutting-edge technology in airborne, mobile, terrestrial, industrial and unmanned laser scanning solutions.

RIEGL has been producing LiDAR systems commercially for over 40 years and focuses on pulsed time-of-flight laser radar technology in multiple wavelengths.

RIEGL’s core Smart-Waveform technologies provide pure digital LiDAR signal processing, unique methodologies for resolving range ambiguities, multiple targets per laser shots, optimum distribution of measurements, calibrated amplitudes and reflectance estimates, as well as the seamless integration and calibration of systems.

RIEGL’s Ultimate LiDARTM 3D scanners offer a wide array of performance characteristics and serve as a platform for continuing Innovation in 3D for the LiDAR industry.

From the first inquiry, to purchase and integration of the system, as well as training and support, RIEGL maintains an outstanding history of reliability and support to their customers.

Worldwide sales, training, support and services are delivered from RIEGL’s headquarters in Austria; main offices in the USA, Japan, China, Australia, Canada and UK; and a worldwide network of representatives.

Sobre RIEGL:

RIEGL es un proveedor líder internacional de tecnología de punta en soluciones de escaneo láser aerotransportadas, móviles, terrestres, industriales y no tripuladas.

RIEGL ha estado produciendo sistemas LiDAR comercialmente y se centra en la tecnología de radar láser de tiempo de vuelo en múltiples longitudes de onda.

La tecnología principal de RIEGL, la digitalización de señales LiDAR (“Waveform LiDAR”), proporciona metodologías únicas para resolver ambigüedades de alcance,  múltiples blancos por disparos de láser, distribución óptima de las mediciones, amplitudes calibradas y estimaciones de reflectancia, así como la integración y calibración sin fisuras de los sistemas.

Los escáneres 3D “Ultimate LiDAR” de RIEGL ofrecen una amplia gama de características de rendimiento y sirven como plataforma para la continua innovación en 3D para la industria del LiDAR.

Desde la primera consulta, hasta la compra e integración del sistema, así como la capacitación y el soporte, RIEGL mantiene un destacado historial de fiabilidad y soporte a sus clientes.

Las ventas, la capacitación, el soporte y los servicios en todo el mundo se realizan desde la sede central de RIEGL en Austria; como en las oficinas principales en  Estados Unidos, Japón, China, Australia, Canadá y UK; y una red mundial de representantes.

On this week’s episode of the RIEGL RiCAST, join RIEGL USA’s Marketing Events Coordinator, Miranda Welky, as she provides a sneak peek on what to expect during our International Virtual Conference Day.

Next week, on May 19, you’re invited to join RIEGL LiDAR experts from all over the world as they deliver the latest in RIEGL airborne, terrestrial, mobile, and bathy solutions.

Miranda Welky is the Marketing Events Coordinator for RIEGL USA. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing from the University of Phoenix and has worked with RIEGL USA for seven years. Miranda coordinates our RIEGL RiCAST, tradeshows, internal and external events, and often moderates RIEGL events as well.

Tune in now for more information on this exciting opportunity to learn more about how RIEGL can help to drive your business to success.

There is still time to register, click the buttons below to reserve your spot.

We look forward to meeting you, virtually! Click the button below to view the agenda.

About RIEGL:

RIEGL is an international leading provider of cutting-edge technology in airborne, mobile, terrestrial, industrial and unmanned laser scanning solutions.

RIEGL has been producing LiDAR systems commercially and focuses on pulsed time-of-flight laser radar technology in multiple wavelengths.

RIEGL’s core technology, the digitization of LiDAR signals (“Waveform LiDAR”), provides unique methodologies for resolving range ambiguities, multiple targets per laser shots, optimum distribution of measurements, calibrated amplitudes and reflectance estimates, as well as the seamless integration and calibration of systems.

RIEGL’s Ultimate LiDARTM 3D scanners offer a wide array of performance characteristics and serve as a platform for continuing Innovation in 3D for the LiDAR industry.

From the first inquiry, to purchase and integration of the system, as well as training and support, RIEGL maintains an outstanding history of reliability and support to their customers.

Worldwide sales, training, support and services are delivered from RIEGL’s headquarters in Austria; main offices in the USA, Japan, China, Australia, the UK and Canada; and a worldwide network of representatives.

Welcome to another edition of the popular series “Road Trips with Josh and the VMX”!

In today’s episode of the RIEGL RiCAST, join RIEGL USA’s Division Manager of Mobile Laser Scanning, Joshua France, and President and Owner of TopoDOT LLC, Ted Knaak. Tune in as they discuss Ted’s background in the industry and how he came to recognize the need for a software platform. Ted provides insightful information as he has a long history with laser scanning products and was one of the early leaders in making sure mobile mapping technology was well-received and could be utilized by all departments of transportation.

Ted Knaak is currently president and owner of TopoDOT LLC, a Florida software company founded in 2011. TopoDOT software is employed worldwide as a comprehensive solution to geospatial point cloud data processing. Ted has over 25 years’ experience in the industry having founded RIEGL USA in 1993 to market and apply RIEGL LiDAR technology across North America. Earlier in his career, Ted was a control systems analyst for GE Space Systems. Ted holds a Master of Science degree in electrical and mechanical engineering from Brown and Drexel University.

Listen now to learn more!

About RIEGL:

RIEGL is an international leading provider of cutting-edge technology in airborne, mobile, terrestrial, industrial and unmanned laser scanning solutions.

RIEGL has been producing LiDAR systems commercially and focuses on pulsed time-of-flight laser radar technology in multiple wavelengths.

RIEGL’s core technology, the digitization of LiDAR signals (“Waveform LiDAR”), provides unique methodologies for resolving range ambiguities, multiple targets per laser shots, optimum distribution of measurements, calibrated amplitudes and reflectance estimates, as well as the seamless integration and calibration of systems.

RIEGL’s Ultimate LiDARTM 3D scanners offer a wide array of performance characteristics and serve as a platform for continuing Innovation in 3D for the LiDAR industry.

From the first inquiry, to purchase and integration of the system, as well as training and support, RIEGL maintains an outstanding history of reliability and support to their customers.

Worldwide sales, training, support and services are delivered from RIEGL’s headquarters in Austria; main offices in the USA, Japan, China, Australia and Canada; and a worldwide network of representatives.

Join Eric Agnello, RIEGL USA’s Regional Sales Manager for the West Coast in today’s episode of the RIEGL RiCAST! Tune in as he discusses RIEGL’s innovative new VUX-120 LiDAR sensor, the latest addition to the VUX family of high performance, light weight, survey-grade, laser instruments, designed for use on manned and unmanned aerial platforms.

Eric Agnello is the Regional Sales Manager of the West Coast for RIEGL USA. Along with managing RIEGL USA’s West Coast sales, Eric specializes in business development and is building new partnerships to expand RIEGL’s footprint. He holds a BS in Business with an AAS in Information Technology from Dover Business College.

Tune in as he dives into detail on the exciting, cutting-edge features of RIEGL’s new VUX-120 solution!

About RIEGL:

RIEGL is an international leading provider of cutting-edge technology in airborne, mobile, terrestrial, industrial and unmanned laser scanning solutions.

RIEGL has been producing LiDAR systems commercially and focuses on pulsed time-of-flight laser radar technology in multiple wavelengths.

RIEGL’s core technology, the digitization of LiDAR signals (“Waveform LiDAR”), provides unique methodologies for resolving range ambiguities, multiple targets per laser shots, optimum distribution of measurements, calibrated amplitudes and reflectance estimates, as well as the seamless integration and calibration of systems.

RIEGL’s Ultimate LiDARTM 3D scanners offer a wide array of performance characteristics and serve as a platform for continuing Innovation in 3D for the LiDAR industry.

From the first inquiry, to purchase and integration of the system, as well as training and support, RIEGL maintains an outstanding history of reliability and support to their customers.

Worldwide sales, training, support and services are delivered from RIEGL’s headquarters in Austria; main offices in the USA, Japan, China, Australia and Canada; and a worldwide network of representatives.

Join Nikita Gridin, RIEGL USA’s ULS Sales Specialist, in today’s episode of the RIEGL RiCAST!

Tune in as he provides valuable information on RIEGL’s latest expansion to the miniVUX series product line: the miniVUX-3UAV. Learn more about this innovative sensor as he covers its increased performance capabilities, impactful applications that RIEGL operators can utilize this sensor for, and more details on how RIEGL‘s unmanned laser measurement systems continue to reduce in their size without sacrificing system performance.

Nikita Gridin is the ULS Sales Specialist at RIEGL USA and has been with the RIEGL since 2018.  He is currently working on a degree in engineering with a focus on civil principles. His experience with coordinating RIEGL training sessions and working firsthand with trainers has allowed Nikita to put his focus on the unmanned division within RIEGL USA. He is excited to be part of the solutions effort by providing customers with both a cost effective and efficient unmanned LiDAR system.

Listen now to learn more about the NEW miniVUX-3UAV, we hope you enjoy!

About RIEGL:

RIEGL is an international leading provider of cutting-edge technology in airborne, mobile, terrestrial, industrial and unmanned laser scanning solutions.

RIEGL has been producing LiDAR systems commercially and focuses on pulsed time-of-flight laser radar technology in multiple wavelengths.

RIEGL’s core technology, the digitization of LiDAR signals (“Waveform LiDAR”), provides unique methodologies for resolving range ambiguities, multiple targets per laser shots, optimum distribution of measurements, calibrated amplitudes and reflectance estimates, as well as the seamless integration and calibration of systems.

RIEGL’s Ultimate LiDARTM 3D scanners offer a wide array of performance characteristics and serve as a platform for continuing Innovation in 3D for the LiDAR industry.

From the first inquiry, to purchase and integration of the system, as well as training and support, RIEGL maintains an outstanding history of reliability and support to their customers.

Worldwide sales, training, support and services are delivered from RIEGL’s headquarters in Austria; main offices in the USA, Japan, China, Australia and Canada; and a worldwide network of representatives.

In today’s episode of the RIEGL RiCAST, join RIEGL USA’s Division Manager of Airborne Laser Scanning, Michael Sitar, as he provides valuable information about the factors that can impact topographic LiDAR target detection success. Tune in to learn more about how sensor specifications, target characteristics, and environmental conditions affect sensor parameter selection and mission planning.

Michael Sitar has over 20 years in the LiDAR manufacturing industry. He holds a Technologist diploma from Canadore College in environmental biology technology, a Bachelor of Science from Nipissing University in environmental geography, and a Master of Environmental Science from the University of Waterloo, with an emphasis on Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing.

About RIEGL:

RIEGL is an international leading provider of cutting-edge technology in airborne, mobile, terrestrial, industrial and unmanned laser scanning solutions.

RIEGL has been producing LiDAR systems commercially and focuses on pulsed time-of-flight laser radar technology in multiple wavelengths.

RIEGL’s core technology, the digitization of LiDAR signals (“Waveform LiDAR”), provides unique methodologies for resolving range ambiguities, multiple targets per laser shots, optimum distribution of measurements, calibrated amplitudes and reflectance estimates, as well as the seamless integration and calibration of systems.

RIEGL’s Ultimate LiDARTM 3D scanners offer a wide array of performance characteristics and serve as a platform for continuing Innovation in 3D for the LiDAR industry.

From the first inquiry, to purchase and integration of the system, as well as training and support, RIEGL maintains an outstanding history of reliability and support to their customers.

Worldwide sales, training, support and services are delivered from RIEGL’s headquarters in Austria; main offices in the USA, Japan, China, Australia and Canada; and a worldwide network of representatives.

Editors note: This is an all-Spanish RiCAST. Please see a description in English followed by a Spanish translation.

English Description:
Join Claudio Avello, Regional Sales Manager of South America for RIEGL USA, and Ramiro Juan Manuel Cura, Director of Cura & Jordan Engineering in Argentina during this week’s RiCAST. Learn more about Cura & Jordan and how their purchase of the RIEGL VZ-400i modified and improved the survey services and projects they offer to their customers. The two also chat about Cura & Jordan’s approach when offering a LiDAR unit to a customer who is unfamiliar with the technology, along with how they are able compare traditional topography with the RIEGL unit.

Ramiro Juan Manuel Cura received his degree in Surveying Engineering from Rosario National University (Universidad Nacional del Rosario). Ramiro Juan Manuel Cura and Juan Antonio Jordan serve as the Directors of Cura & Jordan. In 2005, they decided to create Cura & Jordan Engineering, a company dedicated to survey and engineering projects all over Argentina. Since then, Cura & Jordan has been producing and participating in numerous projects in highway, industrial, mining, GIS, UAS and more.

Tune in now to learn more, we hope you enjoy!

Descripción en Español:
Únase a Claudio Avello, Director de Desarrollo de Socios en Sudamérica para RIEGL USA, y a Ramiro Juan Manuel Cura, Director de Cura & Jordan Engineering en Argentina durante el RiCAST de esta semana. Conozca más sobre Cura & Jordan y cómo su compra del RIEGL VZ-400i modificó y mejoró los servicios y proyectos topográficos que ofrecen a sus clientes. Además, los dos hablan sobre el enfoque de Cura & Jordan a la hora de ofrecer una unidad LiDAR a un cliente no familiarizado con la tecnología, junto con la forma en que son capaces de comparar la topografía tradicional con la unidad RIEGL.

Ramiro Juan Manuel Cura se licenció en Ingeniería Topográfica en la Universidad Nacional del Rosario. Ramiro Juan Manuel Cura y Juan Antonio Jordán son los directores de Cura & Jordán. En el 2005, decidieron crear Cura & Jordan Ingeniería, una empresa dedicada a proyectos de topografía e ingeniería en toda Argentina. Desde entonces, Cura & Jordan ha estado produciendo y participando en numerosos proyectos de carreteras, industriales, mineros, GIS, UAS y más.

Sintonice ahora para saber más, ¡esperamos que lo disfrute!

About RIEGL:

RIEGL is an international leading provider of cutting-edge technology in airborne, mobile, terrestrial, industrial and unmanned laser scanning solutions.

RIEGL has been producing LiDAR systems commercially for over 40 years and focuses on pulsed time-of-flight laser radar technology in multiple wavelengths.

RIEGL’s core Smart-Waveform technologies provide pure digital LiDAR signal processing, unique methodologies for resolving range ambiguities, multiple targets per laser shots, optimum distribution of measurements, calibrated amplitudes and reflectance estimates, as well as the seamless integration and calibration of systems.

RIEGL’s Ultimate LiDARTM 3D scanners offer a wide array of performance characteristics and serve as a platform for continuing Innovation in 3D for the LiDAR industry.

From the first inquiry, to purchase and integration of the system, as well as training and support, RIEGL maintains an outstanding history of reliability and support to their customers.

Worldwide sales, training, support and services are delivered from RIEGL’s headquarters in Austria; main offices in the USA, Japan, China, Australia, Canada and UK; and a worldwide network of representatives.

Acerca de RIEGL:

RIEGL es un proveedor líder internacional de tecnología de vanguardia en soluciones de escaneo láser aereo, móvil, terrestre, industrial y no tripulado.

RIEGL lleva más de 40 años produciendo sistemas LiDAR con fines comerciales y se centra en la tecnología de radar láser de tiempo de vuelo pulsado en múltiples longitudes de onda.

Las principales tecnologías Smart-Waveform de RIEGL proporcionan un procesamiento de señales LiDAR puramente digital, metodologías únicas para resolver ambigüedades de alcance, múltiples objetivos por disparos láser, distribución óptima de las mediciones, amplitudes calibradas y estimaciones de reflectancia, así como la integración y calibración sin fisuras de los sistemas.

Los escáneres 3D Ultimate LiDARTM 3D de RIEGL ofrecen una amplia gama de características de rendimiento y sirven como plataforma para la innovación continua en 3D para la industria LiDAR.

Desde la primera consulta, hasta la compra e integración del sistema, así como la formación y el soporte, RIEGL mantiene un destacado historial de fiabilidad y apoyo a sus clientes.

Las ventas, capacitación, el soporte y los servicios se ofrecen en todo el mundo desde la sede central de RIEGL en Austria; las oficinas principales en EE.UU., Japón, China, Australia, Canadá y Reino Unido; y una red mundial de representantes.

In this week’s RIEGL RiCAST, Michael Sitar, RIEGL USA’s Division Manager of Airborne Laser Scanning is joined by Dr. Martin Pfennigbauer, Director of Research and Intellectual Property at RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems.

Tune in as they dive even deeper into LiDAR Bathymetry, and provide further information on RIEGL’s latest bathymetric sensors and software for airborne data collected on both manned and unmanned platforms.

Dr. Martin Pfennigbauer holds a PhD in engineering from Vienna University of Technology. He has been with RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems since 2005 and currently serves as the director of research and intellectual property. He manages research projects funded by the European Space Agency, the European Union, and Austrian national funds. He is the product manager for hydrographic airborne laser scanning systems. His special interest is the design and development of LiDAR instruments for surveying applications, with a focus on rangefinder design, waveform processing and point cloud analysis.

About RIEGL:

RIEGL is an international leading provider of cutting-edge technology in airborne, mobile, terrestrial, industrial and unmanned laser scanning solutions.

RIEGL has been producing LiDAR systems commercially and focuses on pulsed time-of-flight laser radar technology in multiple wavelengths.

RIEGL’s core technology, the digitization of LiDAR signals (“Waveform LiDAR”), provides unique methodologies for resolving range ambiguities, multiple targets per laser shots, optimum distribution of measurements, calibrated amplitudes and reflectance estimates, as well as the seamless integration and calibration of systems.

RIEGL’s Ultimate LiDARTM 3D scanners offer a wide array of performance characteristics and serve as a platform for continuing Innovation in 3D for the LiDAR industry.

From the first inquiry, to purchase and integration of the system, as well as training and support, RIEGL maintains an outstanding history of reliability and support to their customers.

Worldwide sales, training, support and services are delivered from RIEGL’s headquarters in Austria; main offices in the USA, Japan, China, Australia and Canada; and a worldwide network of representatives.