Foxtech gAirhawk User guide

gAirhawk
Foxtech
Brand
Foxtech
Model
gAirhawk
Type
User guide

Foxtech gAirhawk is a versatile and powerful software specifically designed for processing data collected by Foxtech LiDAR systems. With its advanced algorithms and user-friendly interface, gAirhawk streamlines the processing workflow, enabling users to efficiently extract meaningful information from their LiDAR data.

Key features include:

  • One-Key Process Solution: This feature simplifies the processing workflow by automatically applying pre-recorded parameters, reducing the need for manual input and saving time.

  • Trajectory Processing and LiDAR Data Integration: gAirhawk seamlessly integrates trajectory data with LiDAR data, providing a comprehensive view of the survey area.

Foxtech gAirhawk is a versatile and powerful software specifically designed for processing data collected by Foxtech LiDAR systems. With its advanced algorithms and user-friendly interface, gAirhawk streamlines the processing workflow, enabling users to efficiently extract meaningful information from their LiDAR data.

Key features include:

  • One-Key Process Solution: This feature simplifies the processing workflow by automatically applying pre-recorded parameters, reducing the need for manual input and saving time.

  • Trajectory Processing and LiDAR Data Integration: gAirhawk seamlessly integrates trajectory data with LiDAR data, providing a comprehensive view of the survey area.

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ThegAirhawk Software 4.8 verision Operation Procedure
One-Key ProcessSolution
Contents
N o t e 1 …………………………………………………….............................................…..................….2
1. Software Installation.…………………………………………………..............................................3
2. C r e a t e aN e w Project…………………………………………………..............................................4
3. Sett h e Coordinate System………………………………………..........................................……..10
4. Sett h e Parameter……………………………………………...........................................................1 1
5. P o i n t C l o u d Calculation………………………………………. ..........................................…........16
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N o t e
1.One-Key P r o c e s s solution
It means theallparameters arerecorded intheLiDAR unit(Hardware) before Shipment,
andtheoffset(The position oftheAntenna totheposition ofLiDAR center, alsocalled
L e v e r A r m ) should befixed, thenitsupports One-Key P r o c e s s solution.
W h e n process thedata, o n l y addtheBase d a t a , P O S dataandLiDAR data(Camera folders
ifnecessary) notinput theparameter manually.
O f coursew e support One-Key P r o c e s s firmware for theclients, j u s t shareustheparameter
ofoffset (T h e clients usetheirdesigned mounting kit). S o m e type(shipped before N o v
2020) donotsupport One-Key P r o c e s s .
2.T h e gAirhawk software (4.8 version) iscombined trajectory processing andlidardata
processing together ingAirhawk software, itiso n l y for LiDAR S y s t e m w h i c h support
One-Key P r o c e s s solution.If donotsupport One-Key P r o c e s s solution, thetrajectory
processing should beinShuttle software separately.
P l e a s e install thegAirhawk software atD / E / F drive,notCdrive. Just incase itw o r k s in
abnormally (In Window 10system, u s e r ’ full control should begetifinstall o n Cdrive).
P l e a s e copyandpastethelicense.dat file tothelicense folder w h i c h locate inthecontent of
gAirhawk software.
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Software Installation
The following figure isthecontent of g A i r h a w k software after installation successfully.
Before running thegAirhawk software, please makesurethefiles ( base data, POSdata, lidar data a n d
image folder ifrequired) a r e r e a d y .
Double click thegAirhawk iconon desktop, enter into theinterface of operation, a s following
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1. C r e a t e aN e w Project
Click theFile icon, select N e w Project, enter into Create N e w Project interface, a s following
The file isnamed a s theTEST, thenclick theSaveicon( S a v e thefile with thesamelocation), enter into
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L o a d data interface, a s following
There a r e GNSS B a s e bar, GNSS Rover bar, L i d a r File bar a n d I m g bar ( O n l y f o r thelidar systemwith
Camera)
Click theGNSS B a s e bar enter into GNSS B a s e interface, click theA d d bar toa d d thebase data, a s
following
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Please input coordinates ifbase station coordinate required.
O r select Approximate Coordinates.
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Click theGNSS Rover bar enter into GNSS Rover interface,
The Mode: thereisdrop-down menu, a s following 6-2
H e r e b y w e only select theGNSS differential data input f o r One-Key Process solution.
I f select The r e s u l t of outer GNSS input, only External GNSS Positioning results isavailable.
I f select POSinput, only POSfile path isavailable.
Click theA d d bar toa d d theGNSS Rover data, a s following
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Click theL i d a r files bar enter into L i d a r files interface, click theA d d bar toa d d thelidar files, a s following
Click theI m g bar enter into I m g interface, click thechecking box toloadthePhotos Folder Path,a s
following (I f theLiDAR Systemiswith Camera)
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I n this step,no need toloadEvent File Path( O n l y f o r One-Key Process solution)
Click theO K bar, finish Adding files, a s following (7-1)
A f t e r processing data a n d color point cloud output, ifmismatch happens(image a n d point cloud), please
delete thefirst photo from thebeginning whatever thenumber of trigger event a n d thephotos is.
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2. Sett h e Coordinate System
Click theT o o l s bar, select Coordinate System, enter into Coordinate SystemConversion T o o l interface,
Click the ,Create new coordinate system, name a s WGS84 ( F o r example), click theO K icon, enter
into Coor Config interface,
There a r e Translate bar, Parameter bar a n d Ellipsoid bar
I n this step,only click theEllipsoid bar tosettheparameter, a s following,
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click theO K bar tosavesetting.
I n this step,thelocal coordinate systemisavailable according totheclients requirements. I f not familiar
with setting, please check thelocal surveyor or consult engineers.
3. Sett h e Parameter
F O V : 30-150 ( According toRecommendation)
Distance : 5-200M (According toflight height)
Intensity: 0-255
Echo :T w o Echos ( T w o a n d Triple Echos a r e available)
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Then select
POS(ENU, NED) ENU isdefault.
Coordinate systema n d F o r m a t (ENH, XYZ(ECEF), B L H ( D M S ) a n d B L H (Degree) a r e available
according totherequirement.
Output file
Output mode B y file or B y Strip
File format B y Output L a s or Output txt(According totheclients’ requirement)
Output color point clouds isselected only f o r theL i D A R systemwith Camera.
Eliminate uncolored points isselected means thepoint cloud without color will be eliminated.
I f select Output mode B y strip, thedata processing startautomatically (File partition, Kinematic
Differential GNSS), a s following
Then thetrajectory dialogue pop up ( O r Click theDivide Strip B a r ) , a s following
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Enter into Manual Divide Strip interface, click theManual bar tochoose thestrips ( t h e client could choose
thestrips according torequirements, a n d only straight strips a r e chosen, removed radius parts)
Click thestrip from thestarttothee n d with leftclick (Mouse, not holding themouse)tofinish selecting
one strip, re-peat this steptoselect a l l thestrips y o u required. A s following
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Click theApply bar, toSavesuccess.Then select O K bar tofinish Manual Divide Strip, a s following
I f y o u w a n t todelete thestrips or re-select thestrips, justselect thestrips on r i g h t (strip 1,2,3,4,5)
Then click theDelete Strip bar, itisdone a s following
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Whenselect Strip Adjustment function, thestrips a r e only selected from N o r t h toSouth (South toNorth) or
from East toW e s t ( W e s t toEast), but not f u l l strips.
or
Click theSensor Configuration Parameter bar toview theparameter ( W h e n a d d thelidar a n d camera files),
thesystemwill r e a d theseparameter automatically. A s following
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4. P o i n t C l o u d Calculation
Click theD a t a B a r , select Point Cloud Calculation tostarttoprocess thedata. The progress bar is
movement. A s following
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Firstly itdoes theGNSS/INS integration process, thenprocess theL i D A R data.
During processing, forward & backward theroller of mouse tozoom in/out, thepoint clouds display strip
by strip.
I t could stopw h e n y o u click theStopCal/Read File bar ifrequired.
A f t e r processing, theprogress bar stops a n d display Calculation finished! . A s following (12-1)
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Click theOK.
Check theL A S files inoriginal files.
Click theSavebar tosavethis project.
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N o t e : The data displayed ing A i r h a w k is0.1% of total number of point clouds. Please review theL A S files
a n d do thenext procedure by 3rd
party software (Cloudcompare, Terrasolid a n d Q T M ) .
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Foxtech gAirhawk User guide

gAirhawk
Foxtech
Brand
Foxtech
Model
gAirhawk
Type
User guide

Foxtech gAirhawk is a versatile and powerful software specifically designed for processing data collected by Foxtech LiDAR systems. With its advanced algorithms and user-friendly interface, gAirhawk streamlines the processing workflow, enabling users to efficiently extract meaningful information from their LiDAR data.

Key features include:

  • One-Key Process Solution: This feature simplifies the processing workflow by automatically applying pre-recorded parameters, reducing the need for manual input and saving time.

  • Trajectory Processing and LiDAR Data Integration: gAirhawk seamlessly integrates trajectory data with LiDAR data, providing a comprehensive view of the survey area.

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