Leica ADS40 2nd Generation

The guiding single-lens design principle for the ADS40 avoids multiple-lens image patching. Pan-colorizing with low-resolution spectral bands images is not required for the ADS40. The patented Tetrachroid 4-band beamsplitter of the ADS40 2nd Generation enables production of equal resolution 5-Band imagery. Thus, the ADS40 has reached the ultimate goal of uncompromising geometric and radiometric representation of the earth’s surface.

• The only high-resolution, fringe-free color and color infrared airborne imaging sensor
• Highest resolution stereo viewing in true color and color infrared
• Best quality images for remote sensing applications

Anytime

• 4 times faster flight speed
• Extended flight day and flight season
• Data collecting on overcast days

Anywhere

• Greatest flexibility to perform international projects
• Accommodates several IMU types providing performance, cost and exportability options

The Tetrachroid beamsplitter, designed for minimum loss of energy, ensures that the incoming RGB and IR light from the same area on the ground is detected by four sensitive CCD linear arrays.

  

Leica ADS40 2nd Generation Features:

• Wide area coverage for color, color-infrared and panchromatic orthophoto and true orthophoto generation
• Reliable remote sensing results from equal resolution, 5-band perfectly co-registered images by the new, patented Tetrachroid beamsplitter
• Color and panchromatic stereo viewing with SH51 images; and additionally, color-infrared stereo viewing with SH52 images
• Best stereo viewing due to constant stereo and viewing angle of equal resolution imagery
• Geometric, radiometric and color-balanced high-quality images
• No color-distortion-inducing pan-colorizing (pan-sharpening) required
• Color fringe-free products due to same viewing angle 
• 4 times increased sensitivity compared to 1st generation sensors
• Direct georeferencing with Leica’s integrated GPS/IMU system
• Works without ground control or reference stations, depending on mission accuracy requirements
• New flight planning & evaluation software takes DTM into account
• Highly automated flight control management system
• Automatic drift compensation with IMU and gyro-stabilized mount
• Automatic setting of CCD integration time (exposure time
• Worldwide customer support

Upgrade Options:

• Upgrade from SH40 to either of the two new Sensor Heads SH51 or SH52
• Upgrade from older GPS/IMU systems to Leica IPAS10