Dynamic Metrology and ASTM E57.02 Dynamic Measurement Standard.

Area of Science:

• Metrology and Measurement Science
• Optical Engineering
• Instrumentation and Measurement

Background:

• Optical tracking systems are widely used across various fields, with a significant market increase reaching $1.2 billion in 2014.
• The growing adoption necessitates standardized methods for performance evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and describe the new ASTM E3064 standard test method for optical tracking systems.
• To outline the theoretical basis for analyzing data generated by these systems.
• To provide a practical verification of the standard using a real-world system.

Main Methods:

• Description of the ASTM E3064 standard test method procedures.
• Theoretical analysis of data from optical tracking systems.
• Performance verification of a 12-camera optical tracking system.
• Utilizing a NIST-verified artifact and coordinate measuring machine (CMM) for experimental validation.

Main Results:

• The article details the procedures and theoretical underpinnings of ASTM E3064.
• Experimental verification using a 12-camera system and a NIST artifact confirmed the test method's applicability.
• The study provides a foundational reference for implementing ASTM E3064.

Conclusions:

• The ASTM E3064 standard provides a robust framework for evaluating optical tracking systems.
• The presented verification demonstrates the practical utility and reliability of the standard.
• This work serves as a key reference for the application and understanding of ASTM E3064.