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Woolpert's Advanced Sensing and Processing initiative is pioneering advancements in airborne lidar technology through its development of sensors capable of high-altitude, hyper-dense data collection. These systems represent significant milestones in high-resolution geospatial data collection, tailored to meet the evolving demands of defense, civil, and commercial sectors. BULLDOG is a research, development, test, and evaluation program that demonstrated the feasibility of high-altitude airborne topo/bathy. It achieved this by integrating GmAPD-based time-of-flight lidar with synchronized multi-channel capabilities for shallow and deep bathymetry, enabling precise waveform capture and real-time environmental monitoring. Its modular architecture supports flexible configurations, making it ideal for sensing complex environmental features. Zeus, Woolpert's latest innovation, combines single-photon-sensitive and traditional linear mode detector technologies to deliver exceptional point densities—exceeding 1000 points per square meter in hyper-density mode. Designed for efficiency and scalability, Zeus utilizes Geo AI-driven post-processing to provide customizable feature extraction workflows, ensuring mission-specific deliverables with minimal latency. This presentation will discuss how Bulldog and Zeus exemplify Woolpert's commitment to advancing airborne sensing to meet our clients’ needs through integrated hardware, intelligent software, and operational agility. These platforms enhance data richness and reliability while streamlining the transition from data collection to actionable insights.

