Large Volume Metrology
Large Scale Optical CMM
The Metris Laser Radar is the only large volume metrology solution available that provides automated, non-contact measurement capability for applications up to a 60 meter radius.
The new generation of metrology instruments precisely measures large scale geometry without requiring
photogrammetry dots, laser tracker spherically mounted retro-flectors, retro-reflectors, or probes.
Why a Metris Laser Radar?
The Laser Radar incorporates unique features which make it the ideal choice for scanning large objects. The extra-wide field of view scanner can be programmed to automatically scan entire objects ranging in size from a typical car to a jumbo jet.
Key Features
Benefits
- Non-contact
- Up to 60m range
- Portable scanning system
- Extended line of sight using mirrors
- Automatable
- No photogrammetry targets or reflectors
- Very large measurements
- On-site measurements
- Enables difficult or impossible scanning jobs
- Minimum set up and scanning time
The Basics of Laser Radar
The heart of the Laser Radar is a broadband frequency modulated infrared laser (100GHz modulation) which provides a robust and eye-safe signal. The up-sweep and down-sweep comparison provides simultaneous range and velocity data for measurements.
The single, wide-aperture optical path maximizes signal strength and stability. Extensive signal processing extracts interference frequencies which are directly proportional to distance. The signal intensity and signal-to-noise ratio provide a built-in check that confirms measurement quality.
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