Three range-measuring lasers arranged in triangle measure location of point. Set of three measurements of distances (ranges) of retroreflector on object from three rangefinders provides sufficient information to calculate coordinates of retroreflector in coordinate system defined by rangefinders. If at least three noncollinear retroreflectors attached to object, orientation of object also determined. Potential applications include observation and control of large structures, robotics, and machine vision.
Determining Spatial Coordinates By Laser Ranging
NASA Tech Briefs ; 14 , 1
1990-01-01
Miscellaneous
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English
Stability of Coordinates of the Borowiec SLR Station (7811) on the Basis of Satellite Laser Ranging
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