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Optical method of measuring angular displacement using a 2-D charge coupled device

K Sato, S Yamamoto, M Ami

    Applied Optics
    |June 23, 2010
    PubMed
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    A new noncontact method quickly measures angular displacement using a 2-D CCD camera and computer. This system accurately determines angular changes without needing to know the rotation axis or when the system moves parallel to the plane.

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