Christopher Reichert

Title: Christopher Reichert and Airborne Mapping LiDAR

Introduction

Christopher Reichert is an inventor based in Norwood, Massachusetts. His patent work includes a system and method for airborne mapping using light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology.

Latest Patents

Reichert is associated with 1 patent, titled “System and Method for an Airborne Mapping LiDAR.” The invention describes a system for generating images of a region of interest from an aircraft in flight. It combines a pulsed-laser transmitter, a receiver that detects light scattered or reflected from the region, an inertial navigation system, a scanning system, and control and data-processing computers.

The system scans a field of regard using a narrower transmitter and receiver field of view. Its software divides the region into collection-unit areas, assesses their characteristics, estimates flight paths for gathering data, and determines sensor settings for each area.

Career Highlights

Reichert’s patent highlights an approach to planning airborne LiDAR data collection. By coordinating flight paths, scanning, and sensor settings, the system is designed to support the systematic imaging of selected areas.

Collaborations

Reichert is associated with 3Deo, Inc. His listed coworkers include Brandon R. Call and Dale G. Fried.

Conclusion

Christopher Reichert’s patented airborne mapping system brings together LiDAR sensing, flight planning, and software-based collection strategies to support imaging from aircraft.