ROS PointCloud Types vs. Ouster UDP Profile Compatibility
Overview
Some users may be confused about which PointCloud type in the ROS driver is compatible with which UDP profile setting on the Ouster sensor.
This document summarises the compatibility relationship between PointCloud types and UDP profiles, based on the logic implemented in the Ouster ROS driver.
Compatibility Matrix
PointCloud Type | Requires Intensity? | Compatible UDP Profiles |
|---|---|---|
| No | All (does not require intensity) |
| Yes |
|
| Yes | |
| Yes |
Pointcloud type native directly maps all fields as published by the sensor, so it is compatible with all UDP profiles.
Reference
ouster-ros/src/os_cloud_nodelet.cpp at master · ouster-lidar/ouster-ros - ouster-ros/src/point_cloud_processor_factory.h at master · ouster-lidar/ouster-ros
Last Updated: 7 Aug 2025