RIEGL RiPROCESS 1.9.8 is the latest release of RIEGL’s professional software package for kinematic LiDAR data processing. Designed for managing, processing, analyzing, and visualizing data acquired with airborne (ALS), unmanned (ULS), and mobile (MLS) laser scanning systems based on RIEGL Laser Scanners, it delivers a seamless workflow from field collection to analytics-ready point clouds.

What’s New in RiPROCESS 1.9.8

General Data Processing Improvements

  • Enhanced Camera Data Export with faster GPU-accelerated processing
  • Improved LiDAR Data and Point Cloud Cleanup tools for cleaner output

UAV-based LiDAR – Full RiLOC Support

  • Complete support for RIEGL RiLOC-series UAV LiDAR systems
  • Introduction of the RIEGL System Description (RiSD) Editor for flexible system configuration
  • Improved Automated Trajectory Processing with tightly-coupled IMU/LiDAR and GNSS positioning

Airborne LiDAR – ALS Processing Enhancements

  • Optimized strip adjustment algorithms for better data registration
  • Enhanced georeferencing accuracy with ground control integration

Mobile LiDAR – MLS Processing Enhancements

  • Automated Calculation of Orientation Parameters for faster setup
  • New Gap Filling Tool for seamless point cloud coverage
  • New Point Cloud Classifier for automated feature extraction

Bathymetry LiDAR – BLS Processing Updates

  • Deep-Learning Support for Exponential Decomposition for advanced water column analysis
  • Total Propagated Uncertainty (TPU) Estimator for quality assessment