Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Position and Displacement Vectors01:00

Position and Displacement Vectors

12.6K
To describe the motion of an object, one should first be able to describe its position (where it is at any particular time). More precisely, the position needs to be specified relative to a convenient frame of reference. A frame of reference is an arbitrary set of axes from which the position and motion of an object are described. Earth is often used as a frame of reference to describe the position of an object in relation to stationary objects on Earth.
Further, several important kinds of...
12.6K
Position and Displacement01:31

Position and Displacement

24.7K
The position of an object defines its location relative to a convenient frame of reference at any particular time. A frame of reference is an arbitrary set of axes from which the position and motion of an object are described. Earth is often used as a frame of reference, and we often describe the position of an object as it relates to stationary objects on Earth. For example, a rocket launch could be described in terms of the position of the rocket with respect to Earth as a whole. On the other...
24.7K
Distance Measurements by Taping01:18

Distance Measurements by Taping

422
Tapes are essential in surveying for accurate, durable, and short-distance measurements. Made from lightweight, nylon-coated steel, they offer flexibility and strength for rugged outdoor use. The nylon coating protects against rust and wear, extending the tape's life. Standard lengths, around 30 meters, are marked in meters and millimeters for precision.Surveyors select tapes based on site conditions and accuracy needs. Lightweight, nylon-coated tapes are commonly used for ease of handling and...
422

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A General Finite Beam on Tensionless Foundation Model for Rail Track Characterization and Evaluation.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Dimensioning Cuboid and Cylindrical Objects Using Only Noisy and Partially Observed Time-of-Flight Data.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2023
Same author

Probabilistic Modeling of Multicamera Interference for Time-of-Flight Sensors.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2023
Same author

Probabilistic Modeling of Motion Blur for Time-of-Flight Sensors.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2022
Same journal

RETRACTED: Zhang et al. A Novel Framework for Reconstruction and Imaging of Target Scattering Centers via Wide-Angle Incidence in Radar Networks. <i>Sensors</i> 2025, <i>25</i>, 6802.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Enhancing Unsupervised Multi-Source Domain Adaptation for Person Re-Identification via Mixture of Experts and Graph-Based Relation.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Development of an Instrumented Glove for Palmar Pressure Assessment in Kayakers.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Development and Experimental Validation of an Autonomous IoT-Based Monitoring System for Real-Time Water Quality Assessment in the Amazon River.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Semi-Supervised Adversarial Learning Framework for Controller Area Network Bus Intrusion Detection.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Smart Optimization Method for Safety Signs in Innovative Manufacturing Environments Integrating Industrial Field IoT Sensors and Knowledge Graphs.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 19, 2026

Measuring 3D In-vivo Shoulder Kinematics using Biplanar Videoradiography
06:09

Measuring 3D In-vivo Shoulder Kinematics using Biplanar Videoradiography

Published on: March 12, 2021

3.7K

Measurement of Three-Dimensional Structural Displacement Using a Hybrid Inertial Vision-Based System.

Xinxiang Zhang1, Yasha Zeinali2, Brett A Story3

  • 1Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75205, USA. xinxiang@mail.smu.edu.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 25, 2019
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

A new Hybrid Inertial Vision-Based Displacement Measurement (HIVBDM) system accurately measures 3D structural displacements using a camera and tilt sensor. This cost-effective method compensates for camera movement, enhancing structural monitoring accuracy.

Keywords:
camera calibrationcamera movement compensationmotion sensorout-of-planestatic structural displacement measurementstructural health monitoringthree-dimensionalvision-based

More Related Videos

A Random-displacement Measurement by Combining a Magnetic Scale and Two Fiber Bragg Gratings
08:23

A Random-displacement Measurement by Combining a Magnetic Scale and Two Fiber Bragg Gratings

Published on: September 30, 2019

6.7K
Stereo-Imaging System DLT Calibration to Capture 3D In Situ Displacements of Stretched Peripheral Nerves
06:26

Stereo-Imaging System DLT Calibration to Capture 3D In Situ Displacements of Stretched Peripheral Nerves

Published on: January 12, 2024

733

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 19, 2026

Measuring 3D In-vivo Shoulder Kinematics using Biplanar Videoradiography
06:09

Measuring 3D In-vivo Shoulder Kinematics using Biplanar Videoradiography

Published on: March 12, 2021

3.7K
A Random-displacement Measurement by Combining a Magnetic Scale and Two Fiber Bragg Gratings
08:23

A Random-displacement Measurement by Combining a Magnetic Scale and Two Fiber Bragg Gratings

Published on: September 30, 2019

6.7K
Stereo-Imaging System DLT Calibration to Capture 3D In Situ Displacements of Stretched Peripheral Nerves
06:26

Stereo-Imaging System DLT Calibration to Capture 3D In Situ Displacements of Stretched Peripheral Nerves

Published on: January 12, 2024

733

Area of Science:

  • Structural Engineering
  • Geospatial Measurement
  • Instrumentation and Measurement

Background:

  • Accurate 3D structural displacement measurement is crucial for infrastructure health monitoring.
  • Existing methods face challenges with cost and scalability.
  • Need for non-stationary, adaptable measurement systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel Hybrid Inertial Vision-Based Displacement Measurement (HIVBDM) system.
  • To enable accurate 3D displacement measurements without requiring a stationary camera.
  • To address the cost and scalability limitations of current structural monitoring techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a monocular CCD camera, stationary calibration target, and an attached tilt sensor.
  • Compensated for camera rotations and translations using a calibration target within the field of view.
  • Integrated tilt sensor data to refine camera movement compensation and infer global 3D displacements.

Main Results:

  • The HIVBDM system achieved an average Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 1.440 mm for in-plane translations.
  • An average RMSE of 2.904 mm was achieved for out-of-plane structural translations.
  • Evaluated on synthetic static displacements in a simulated indoor environment at a 9.75 m distance.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed HIVBDM system offers a viable solution for accurate 3D structural displacement monitoring.
  • The system demonstrates effectiveness in compensating for camera motion, improving measurement reliability.
  • HIVBDM presents a cost-effective and scalable alternative for structural health assessment.