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Training and Optimization of Operating Parameters for Flash LADAR Cameras

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Author(s)

M Price, J Kenney, Roger D. Eastman, Tsai H. Hong

Abstract

Flash LADAR cameras based on continuous-wave, time-of-flight range measurement deliver fast 3D imaging for robot applications including mapping, localization, obstacle detection and object recognition. The accuracy of the range values produced depends on characteristics of the scene as well as dynamically adjustable operating parameters of the cameras. In order to optimally set these parameters during camera operation we have devised and implemented an optimization algorithm in a modular, extensible open-architecture for realtime applications including robot control. The approach uses two components: offline nonlinear optimization to minimize the range error for a training set of simple scenes followed by a online, real-time algorithm to reference the training data and set camera parameters. We quantify the effectiveness of our approach and highlight topics of interest for future research.
Citation
NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR) - 7405
Report Number
7405

Keywords

flash ladar, nonlinear optimization, performance, training

Citation

Price, M. , Kenney, J. , Eastman, R. and Hong, T. (2007), Training and Optimization of Operating Parameters for Flash LADAR Cameras, NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD (Accessed March 28, 2024)
Created April 9, 2007, Updated October 12, 2021