A Comparative Study of Multiple 2D Laser Scanners for Outdoor Measurements

Sheraz Shamim; Syed Riaz un Nabi Jafri

doi:10.3390/engproc2023032016

Engineering Proceedings (Apr 2023)

A Comparative Study of Multiple 2D Laser Scanners for Outdoor Measurements

Sheraz Shamim,
Syed Riaz un Nabi Jafri

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Sheraz Shamim: Department of Electronic Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
Syed Riaz un Nabi Jafri: Department of Electronic Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi 75270, Pakistan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2023032016
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 32, no. 1
p. 16

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This research work examines the performance of several compact and lightweight 2D laser scanners, including the Hokuyo URG-04LX, RP Lidar and Hokuyo UTM-30LX-EW, for their potential use in scanning and mapping applications. A detailed study was conducted to evaluate the performance of each scanner specifically for outdoor mapping operations. Multiple experiments were performed to characterize each scanner through statistical analysis. The paper discusses the results of testing for the drift effect, the impact of direct sun exposure to different materials and the effect of range measurement in outdoor environments on range and measurement accuracy.

Published in Engineering Proceedings

ISSN: 2673-4591 (Online)
Publisher: MDPI AG
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Technology: Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General): Engineering machinery, tools, and implements
Website: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/engproc

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