Cubert X20P-LV Integrated LiDAR-Hyperspectral Imaging System

Overview

The Cubert X20P-LV is an integrated, snapshot light field hyperspectral imaging system co-registered with a solid-state LiDAR sensor. Engineered for geospatial science and precision remote sensing applications, it acquires synchronized spectral and geometric data in a single acquisition pass—eliminating temporal misregistration between spectral cubes and point clouds. Unlike scanning or push-broom hyperspectral systems, the X20P-LV leverages patented light field optics to capture full spatial-spectral information across all pixels simultaneously, enabling true real-time, motion-robust operation on dynamic platforms. Its spectral response spans the visible to near-infrared (VNIR) range from 350 nm to 1000 nm with contiguous spectral sampling—supporting quantitative analysis of vegetation indices (e.g., NDVI, PRI), mineralogical features, water quality parameters (e.g., chlorophyll-a, suspended solids), and surface material classification. The system’s native integration of high-accuracy inertial measurement (IMU) and embedded GNSS timing ensures georeferenced data output compliant with photogrammetric and ortho-mosaic generation workflows.

Key Features

• Snapshot light field architecture: Captures full 3D spectral datacube (x, y, λ) in a single exposure—no moving parts, no line scanning, no motion artifacts.
• Co-registered VNIR hyperspectral imager and solid-state LiDAR: Simultaneous acquisition of spectral reflectance and sub-decimeter 3D topography at up to 450 m range (@80% reflectance).
• 350 MP monochrome panchromatic camera: Provides ultra-high-resolution spatial context for spectral unmixing and pixel-level registration.
• Fully embedded processing chain: Onboard IMU, GNSS receiver, real-time control unit, and ruggedized solid-state storage—enabling autonomous UAV deployment without external tethering.
• Modular airborne integration: Designed for seamless mounting on multirotor and fixed-wing UAVs; supports standard power, trigger, and data interfaces (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, PPS sync).
• Calibration-ready architecture: Factory-calibrated radiometric and geometric performance traceable to NIST-traceable standards; supports in-field radiometric validation using calibrated reflectance panels.

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The X20P-LV is optimized for outdoor, open-field environments where spectral fidelity and geometric accuracy are critical—including agricultural fields, forest canopies, coastal zones, mining sites, and urban infrastructure surveys. It operates under ambient daylight illumination and is not intended for laboratory-controlled illumination or darkroom use. Data products comply with ISO 19115 metadata standards and support GDAL-compatible formats (e.g., ENVI BIL, GeoTIFF). For regulatory compliance, raw and processed datasets meet minimum requirements for FAO Crop Monitoring Framework reporting and EU Copernicus Land Monitoring Service input specifications. While not certified for medical or pharmaceutical QA/QC, its radiometric stability and traceable calibration make it suitable for GLP-aligned environmental monitoring programs subject to internal audit protocols.

Software & Data Management

Cubert’s proprietary UHD-Analyzer software suite provides end-to-end processing—from raw light field reconstruction and spectral calibration to LiDAR point cloud registration, spectral unmixing, and index mapping. The software supports batch processing, GPU-accelerated spectral cube generation, and export to common GIS and machine learning environments (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS, Python via rasterio/scikit-learn). All processing steps maintain full audit trail logging, including timestamped sensor configuration, calibration coefficients, and geolocation metadata—facilitating reproducibility and alignment with ISO/IEC 17025 documentation requirements. Exported data includes embedded EXIF and XMP metadata compliant with OGC SensorML conventions. No cloud dependency: all computation occurs locally, preserving data sovereignty and enabling secure offline operation in classified or bandwidth-constrained environments.

Applications

• Agricultural phenotyping: High-throughput monitoring of crop health, nitrogen status, water stress, and yield prediction via time-series spectral analysis.
• Environmental monitoring: Detection of algal blooms, wetland delineation, soil organic carbon estimation, and invasive species mapping.
• Geological surveying: Lithological discrimination, alteration zone identification, and hyperspectral-based mineral mapping in exploration contexts.
• Infrastructure inspection: Vegetation encroachment assessment, solar panel soiling quantification, and thermal anomaly correlation (when fused with complementary thermal sensors).
• Forestry management: Canopy height modeling, biomass estimation, and post-disturbance recovery tracking using combined spectral + structural metrics.

FAQ

Does the X20P-LV require external GNSS/IMU for georeferencing?

No—the system integrates a high-grade tactical-grade IMU and dual-frequency GNSS receiver with real-time kinematic (RTK) support; external positioning hardware is optional for redundancy or differential correction.
Can spectral data be exported in radiance or reflectance units?

Yes—UHD-Analyzer supports both radiance conversion (via onboard irradiance sensor) and empirical line calibration to surface reflectance using reference panels.
Is the LiDAR module eye-safe?

Yes—the solid-state LiDAR operates at Class 1 laser safety level per IEC 60825-1:2014, making it compliant for unrestricted aerial operation in most jurisdictions.
What is the typical data throughput and storage capacity?

Raw light field data averages ~1.2 GB per minute at full resolution; the onboard 1 TB SSD supports >2 hours of continuous acquisition with real-time compression options.
Does Cubert provide SDK access for custom integration?

Yes—a documented C++/Python API is available under NDA for OEM integration, third-party workflow automation, and real-time telemetry interfacing.