Aerial Video Mapping System

Paravion Technology, Inc. is proud to kick-off 2003 with the introduction of the Aerial Video Mapping system, developed in conjunction with Red Hen Systems. Aviation professionals now have a fully automated way to geo-reference video, digital still images, and audio, PLUS the ability to quickly and easily link any number of media files into a digital mapping environment. The end product is an interactive map that provides one-click access to all of the your location-based multimedia. Specifically built to meet dedicated aerial mapping needs, this system is the perfect end-to-end solution for corridor mapping projects in the energy, water, environmental, transportation, law enforcement, and communications industries.

Important Features

HTML Export - enables map sharing on the Internet or other digital media by viewing with standard web browsers

GIS Compatibility - send layers and files to industry-standard GIS systems such as MapInfo Professional and ESRI's ArcGIS

Background Map Data - accommodates various map types including raster and vector data

Map Feature Creation - mark locations of interest for later inspection

 

Ideal Solution For

Other Key Benefits
Distributed Asset Inventory and Management
  • Store, manage, retrieve, and use various media types within a digital mapping environment
  • Valuable tool for documenting, communicating, and decision-making
  • Quick, efficient, and cost-effective way to spatially collect and display information whether the length is ten city blocks, two miles, or across three states.
  • Ground truthing data to compliment remotely sensed satellite imagery
Environmental Control and Compliance
Aerial Inspection and Surveying
Liability and Risk Mitigation
Aerial Law Enforcement
Infrastructure Planning
Facilities Mapping

 

Aerial Video Mapping System Bundle

(2) MediaMapper Software Licenses

(2) VMS 200 Hardware Units

  • One for aircraft, with GPS(*)

  • One for office, without GPS

(1) Feature Trigger
(1) US State of Red Hen's StreetMaps (vector background map data)
2-days Individual Training in Fort Collins, CO, USA
1-year Telephone Consultation
1-year Platinum Technical Support Agreement

(*) Garmin GPS-16 (WAAS enabled) also available from Paravion Technology, Inc. as an alternative to the internal GPS.

Note: The bundle does not include image capture devices or accessories. For ground-based work involving digital still images only, a handheld GPS receiver is needed. See a Paravion representative for more information.

Installation

Paravion Technology, Inc. offers full aircraft integration and completion services for Red Hen's GPS-enabled VMS 200. This system easily adapts to most airborne camera installations, recorders, monitors, and other accessories which are also available through Paravion. Consult with your Paravion representative for more details on installation.

Specifications

Fully installed unit.

Airborne stabilized video system
(Eagle Vision EV-275 II)

VMS 200 Hardware

Physical Characteristics

Length: 4.6 inches (11.7 cm)

Width: 2.6 inches (6.6cm)

Height: 1.6inches (4.1cm)

Weight:

11 ounces (342 grams) - with GPS
9 ounces (280 grams) - without GPS

Power Requirements: 7-16 VDC

GPS Receiver

Trimble Lassen SKII

12 Channels

NMEA mode (standard) or binary mode (for differential post-processing)

Magnetic mount antenna

Accurate to 1-30 meters in NMEA mode, 1-3 meters after differential post-processing

 

MediaMapper Software

Operating System: Windows 98 Second Edition / 2000 / Me / XP; recommended XP for enhanced multimedia integration capabilities

Processor: Minimum Pentium II or comparable processor suitable for multimedia capture processing

RAM: Minimum 64 MB recommended; map redraw speed and efficiency of video capture operations are related to the amount of available memory

Disk Space: 24 MB for program installation and backup files, plus sufficient disk space for media maps and multimedia file capture, if needed

Monitor: High resolution VGA/SVGA

To view a demonstration video of the Aerial Video Mapping System, click the link below. This video can be viewed online if your connection speed is at least 150 kbps. Otherwise, you may download the video to your computer to view it locally. The download is 8 MB in size and requires Windows Media Player. You may also contact a Paravion representative to have a CD sent to you.

Aerial Video Mapping System Demonstration Video
paravion_avms_demo_video_150k.wmv (8 MB)

 

S - D.V.D.: Spatial - Digital. Video. Distribution. 

For Aviation Professionals Who Collect Corridor Data

Red Hen Systems offers a service partnership that enables you to deliver a portable, easily distributed decision support tool to your clients. Imagine all of your captured video, digital still images, and audio, completely geo-referenced, and delivered on DVD. The review and inspection of corridor data now becomes an interactive experience for your clients. Best of all, it keeps you in the air, not in front of a computer.
For more information, contact Red Hen Systems - +1 (970) 493-3952 or sdvd@redhensystems.com

 

Price List

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Paravion® Technology, Inc.
2001 Airway Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
USA
Phone: +1 (970) 224-3898
FAX: +1 (970) 224-3899
E-Mail: paravion@paravion.com

 

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Last Updated: April 05, 2007