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  • Experimental validation using reflected laser pulse data.

    • Main Results:

    • The analyzed trend line of reflected intensity versus range confirmed the theoretical inverse range-squared dependency.
    • The proposed range compensation model demonstrated noticeable improvement in 3D surface reconstruction.
    • Experimental results showed superior performance compared to the conventional weighted average method.

    Conclusions:

    • The derived range compensation model effectively mitigates the effects of distance on intensity.
    • The proposed system and model enhance the accuracy and quality of 3D surface reconstruction from range gated data.
    • This approach offers a significant advancement for applications requiring precise 3D imaging in challenging environments.