Introducing CoPre: A Revolutionary Tool for 3D Reality Capture

CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) has unveiled the latest iteration of CoPre, a complete software suite aimed at optimizing the functionality of the company’s 3D reality capture technologies. CoPre serves as a complete solution for the swift georeferencing, analysis, and modeling of high-quality 3D point cloud data obtained from UAVs and mobile LiDAR scanning systems.

Seamless Data Access and User-Friendly Interface

With CoPre, users gain immediate access to unprocessed data from all CHCNAV’s airborne and ground-based LiDAR systems. The software supports data processing from the compact AlphaAir 10 airborne LiDAR system and the AlphaUni 20, which is ideal for extensive corridor mapping initiatives. Its intuitive interface allows users to utilize powerful LiDAR processing features with ease, enabling essential tasks such as point cloud processing, image georeferencing, and point cloud colorization to be executed with just a click.

efficient Trajectory Generation and Data Calibration

The initial and crucial phase in LiDAR data processing is trajectory generation. copre utilizes CHCNAV’s precise algorithms to handle raw data, including trajectory (POS) files, LiDAR measurements, and RGB imagery. For those seeking advanced capabilities, CoPre features a sophisticated calibration mode that enhances data accuracy. By resolving layering challenges in multiple point clouds and improving relative accuracy through an effective stripe adjustment algorithm, users can achieve point clouds that are 30% less dense compared to competing systems. Additional accuracy can be attained by incorporating ground control points.

Comprehensive Data Inspection and Quality Control

CoPre also includes extensive options for reviewing processed data and visualizing large datasets in various color schemes. The software automatically identifies and rectifies misalignments in the data while verifying elevation accuracy by importing control points with established elevations. Furthermore, CoPre generates multiple reports to fulfill quality control standards.

Streamlined Reconstruction and Export Capabilities

the CoPre Reconstruction module facilitates the aerial triangulation process, enabling users to export final digital orthophotos and 3D mesh outputs without requiring additional software. CoPre’s digital orthophoto generation and modeling algorithm allows for the rapid export of high-quality orthophotos or 3D models by merging images and point clouds collected together by CHCNAV LiDAR systems for in-field validation. by integrating complex LiDAR data tasks into a single, user-friendly platform, CoPre maximizes the potential of 3D scanning and imaging workflows for professionals in sectors such as transportation, urban planning, mining, and more.

Expert Insights on CoPre’s Impact

Jax Fu, Supervisor of the Mapping Product Line at CHC Navigation, remarked: “CoPre effectively resolves major workflow challenges in LiDAR processing. Its automated workflows, comprehensive quality checks, and advanced visualization features empower geospatial professionals to fully leverage their mobile mapping data.”