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A Laser Tracker Calibration System

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Author(s)

Daniel S. Sawyer, Bruce R. Borchardt, Steven D. Phillips, Charles Fronczek, William T. Estler

Abstract

We describe a laser tracker calibration system developed for frameless coordinate metrology systems. The system employs a laser rail to provide an 'in situ' calibrated length standard that is used to test a tracker in several different configurations. The system is in sewice at NIST and at the Naval Warfare Assessment Station in Now, California. The system description, calibration procedure, and uncertainty budget are presented.
Proceedings Title
Proceedings of Measurement Science Conference
Conference Dates
January 24-25, 2002
Conference Location
Anaheim, CA
Conference Title
Measurement Science Conference
Pub Type
Conferences

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Keywords

calibration, laser tracker, performance evaluation, traceability
Manufacturing and Metrology

Citation

Sawyer, D. , Borchardt, B. , Phillips, S. , Fronczek, C. and Estler, W. (2002), A Laser Tracker Calibration System, Proceedings of Measurement Science Conference, Anaheim, CA, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=821749 (Accessed October 11, 2025)

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Created January 1, 2002, Updated February 19, 2017
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