On the Calibration, Accuracy, and Efficiency of Optical Range Finders.
Abstract
A theory has been developed concerning the calibration, random errors, and efficiency of optical range finders as a function of signal energy; the magnitude of background noise is treated as a parameter. Efficiency is defined herein as the amount of information obtained on the location of the target within the transmitter-pulse period per range measurement trial per unit of signal energy used. Poisson and Bose-Einstein photoemission statistics were assumed. Experimental measurements are generally in good agreement with theoretical predictions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 31, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0720855
Entities
People
- Sumner Ackerman