Coordinate Measurement Research: Basic and Applied Experiments with the Negative-Reticle Concept.

Abstract

Experiments with the negative-reticle concept are extended on both the basic and applied levels. This concept utilizes a measuring mark which is as close to the negative of the target as possible. The result is maximum edge information and pointing stimulus. Part 1 of the study describes a basic measuring experiment which is conducted with an apparatus having a least count of 0.04 seconds of arc. The results showed a precision approaching 0.1 seconds of arc, and the experimental parameters from greatest to least concern were observer, target density, reticle density, target shape, observing illumination, and X and Y coordinate values. Part 2 of the study employed a standard comparator. Photographic images were measured with both a negative-reticle and a standard cross-reticle. The negative reticle yielded measurements which were more consistent and precise. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0753946

Entities

People

  • Jonathan C. Hescock
  • Robert H. Brock
  • Ronald P. Klotz

Organizations

  • State University of New York

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Comparators
  • Illumination
  • Images
  • Measurement
  • Observers
  • Photographic Images
  • Precision
  • Standards

Readers

  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.