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GeoCue Group’s reference library articles covering a wide variety of geospatial topics related to our various product lines.

TrueView Mobile Mapping Systems – Minimum Vehicle and Roof Rack Requirements

This article will define the minimum vehicle and roof rack requirements for operating GeoCue TrueView Mobile Mapping Systems. The intent is to ensure mechanical stability, sensor performance, and safe operation under real-world driving conditions. System Mass and Design Load The TrueView Mobile Mapping System has an approximate mass of 28 kg, excluding mounting hardware and…

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What is the LAS Format?

LASer (LAS) File Format Exchange Activities What is the LAS Format? The LAS file format is a public file format for the interchange of 3-dimensional point cloud data data between data users. Although developed primarily for exchange of LIDAR point cloud data, this format supports the exchange of any 3-dimensional x,y,z tuplet. This binary file format…

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Payload Adapter Installation Guide – Astro Max

The payload adapter installation guides referenced below cover the installation and operation of the Payload Adapter for the Freefly Astro Max drone platform. Astro Max – TrueView 540 Payload (PLI Mount) Contents TRUEVIEW 540 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3Payload Adapter installation items ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3Tools Needed…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3Installing the mount…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4Installing the antenna ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9For Astro Standard landing gear ……………………………………………………………………………………………9For Sentera extended…

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TrueView 545 Hardware Guide

The TrueView 545 Hardware Users Guide covers the ins and outs of installing and operating the GeoCue TrueView 545 3D Imaging System (3DIS) (LIDAR/Cameras). About GeoCue……………………………………………………………………………………………… 3About LP360 Drone……………………………………………………………………………………………… 4About LP360 Online/TrueView Reckon ……………………………………………………………………5A TrueView Cycle……………………………………………………………………………………………… 6FCC and IC Compliance………………………………………………………………………………………… 7Notice To Users……………………………………………………………………………………………… 8Warnings……………………………………………………………………………………………… 8Disposal……………………………………………………………………………………………… 9Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………… 10TrueView 545 Payload System Items…………………………………………………………………………………… 10TrueView 545 Product Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………… 11Camera Product…

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How to Mount TrueView Sensors to the IF1200A

This article provides step-by-step instructions to mount TrueView sensors to the IF1200A drone, including both single and dual payload configurations. Follow these procedures for safe, secure, and optimal installation. Single Payload Configuration Dual Payload Configuration AV18 Antenna Mast Installation References Support For troubleshooting how to mount your TrueView on an IF1200A, error messages, or additional…

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ASPRS Positional Accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data

ASPRS Approves Edition 2, Version 2 of the ASPRS Positional Accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data (2024) Baton Rouge, LA June 28, 2024: The American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) is pleased to announce adoption of the Positional Accuracy Standards for Geospatial Data, Edition 2, Version 2 (2024), which includes important modifications and additions…

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USGS LIDAR Base Specification

Abstract In late 2009, a $14.3 million allocation from the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act” for new light detection and ranging (LIDAR) elevation data prompted the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Geospatial Program (NGP) to develop a common base specification for all LIDAR data acquired for The National Map. Released as a draft in 2010…

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Z Bump – Debias Operation Validity Testing

A common practice amongst GeoCue customers (and internally) is to use previously established control points to compare with an sUAS produced point cloud to gather absolute accuracy statistics. The vertical mean error from these statistics is often used to “Debias” a dataset. This is simply shifting the point cloud data to match the measured control…

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