Enabling Long Standoff 3D (ELS3D) Tech
Abstract
This Project investigates and develops a low size, weight, and power (SWAP) laser transmitter, processing algorithms and calibration models tailored for higher resolution 3D data collections over larger areas from longer stand-off for mapping, Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and targeting. Long standoff airborne collection of high-resolution quick turnaround 3D data is vital for mission planning, target detection and identification, fire control, autonomous navigation, kinetic targeting, and battle damage assessment. Existing light detection and ranging (LIDAR) systems are limited to short standoff and/or near-nadir collection, limiting their use against near-peer adversaries and restricting the provision of 3D data. The payoff will enable long standoff airborne collection of high-resolution quick turnaround 3D data through the development LIDAR subsystems and processing algorithms. Work in this Project complements Program Element (PE) 0603042A (C3I Advanced Technology) / Project DB5 (Enabling Long Standoff 3D Adv Tech). The work cited is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. Work in this Project is performed by the United States Army Engineer Research and Development Center Geospatial Research Laboratory, and Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- DB4_0602182A_2_2040_PB_2025
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