Laser ranging: a critical review of usual techniques for distance measurement

Authors
Amann, MC Bosch, T Lescure, M Myllyla, R Rioux, M
Citation
Mc. Amann et al., Laser ranging: a critical review of usual techniques for distance measurement, OPT ENG, 40(1), 2001, pp. 10-19
Citations number
35
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science","Optics & Acoustics
Journal title
OPTICAL ENGINEERING
ISSN journal
00913286 → ACNP
Volume
40
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
10 - 19
Database
ISI
SICI code
0091-3286(200101)40:1<10:LRACRO>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
We review some usual laser range finding techniques for industrial applicat ions. After outlining the basic principles of triangulation and time of fli ght [pulsed, phase-shift and frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW)], w e discuss their respective fundamental limitations. Selected examples of tr aditional and new applications are also briefly presented. (C) 2001 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers.