3rdTech™ DeltaSphere™-3000
© 2003 by EST · Last updated: 04.09.2003

DeltaSphere™-3000 Laser 3D Scene Digitizer

Create Real-world Models from Real-world Scenes

Create real-world, fully textured, 3D models, like the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, murder scene, or Jeep below by scanning the objects or scenes with the DeltaSphere-3000 which captures both 3D points and full-color textures for image-based modeling. The data shown was then processed with PolyWorks® software for input into 3ds max, Maya, a VRML viewer or a CAD package. 

   

  

 

DeltaSphere Laser Scanner                      

Performance, precision, and portability in a compact design—the DeltaSphere-3000 breaks new ground in 3D scanning and scene reconstruction. Based on research from the Computer Science Department of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the DeltaSphere-3000 uses a time-of-flight, modulated beam laser rangefinder to rapidly produce panoramic, accurate 3D point sets. These data sets can be combined with color information (captured with the optional, integrated, high-resolution digital color camera) to produce extraordinarily detailed and accurate 3D scenes.

This image is a direct rendering of original, scanned point data showing laser reflectance values. The distortion associated with the scanning can be removed, and the viewpoint chosen with a transform as in the image below.



The DeltaSphere-3000 is ideal for a variety of applications.

bullet Recording precise ‘as built’ dimensions for manufacturing, construction and surveying in the aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, chemical, and construction industries
bullet Capture the complete measurements and colors of a crime or accident scene quickly and easily.
bullet Model creation for accident and crime scene reconstruction
bullet Creating remarkably detailed 3D scenes for computer graphics applications in virtual reality, Internet marketing and tourism, and CAD
bullet Capturing 3D sets and models for use in special effects creation in film, video and computer games

Features

bullet Compact, self-contained, portable system
bullet Computer controlled, high-precision, long-range, laser scanning from 0 to 40ft.
bullet Automatic 150°elevation by 360° azimuth scanning with no manual intervention
bullet High speed capture - complete scenes ranging from 10 - 30 minutes; 25,000 samples/second
bullet Built-in Ethernet connectivity for communication with your PC or laptop
bullet Optional, integrated digital color camera with wide FOV for full color scenes

DeltaSphere-3000 System

The DeltaSphere-3000 provides high-speed, wide-area, high-precision scanning in an integrated, highly portable package. The system includes:

 
bullet Integrated, portable system with
bullet Modulated beam laser range finder (Class IIIa)
bullet Azimuth positioning motor
bullet Embedded CPU with Ethernet connectivity
bullet Mount for standard surveyor's or camera tripod
bullet Software including
bullet Web browser based device control, data storage and preview application
bullet Utilities for conversion to 3D point clouds
bullet Client for capturing data, retrieving point coordinates and distance measurements (see image above)
bullet Output to VRML and various 3rd party software
bullet Optional color, digital, 4256 x 2848 resolution camera with very wide FOV
bullet Tools for mapping color textures to 3D point clouds (see image below)

 

* Specifications subject to change without notice

Download DeltaSphere-3000 Laser 3D Scene Digitizer  data sheet in PDF format (471KB).

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