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11.3 Scanner
When the FiX1 is scanning, the body of the FiX1 rotates horizontally at a relatively slow speed, while at the same
time the laser head rotates vertically at a higher speed. The laser itself is firing constantly at a pre-determined rate.
The result is a pattern of radial scan lines drawn beneath the FiX1.
The
Scanner
section allows you to adjust the density of the angle between the radial lines, the density of the points
along the lines and the extent of the ground that the lines cover.
The optimum settings should be determined when the system is installed. They should be configured to ensure that
the point cloud is of sufficient density to produce a reliable volume. Be aware that if the point cloud is needlessly
dense, each scan will take longer to complete and the amount of data being stored on each unit will be higher.
The controls are listed below.
11.3.1 Estimated Run Results
Adjusting the settings in the
Scanner
section changes the duration of each scan, as well as the number of points
that will be collected. Usually, the larger the area that each FiX1 needs to cover, the longer the scan duration will
tend to be, and the more points will be required. This will ensure a sufficient density of points over the area of
interest.
As you change the
Scanner
settings, the
Estimated run results
change automatically, giving an approximation of
the time to complete the scan and the final number of points that will be collected.
Figure 61 Settings > Scanner
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