NASA NTRS · 19870000429
Laser Scanner for Tile-Cavity Measurement
Abstract
Irregular surfaces mapped and digitized for numerical-control machinery. Fast, accurate laser scanning system measures size and shape of cavity without making any physical contact with cavity and walls. Measurements processed into control signals for numerically controlled machining of tile or block to fit cavity. System generates map of grid points representing cavity and portion of outer surface surrounding cavity. Map data used to control milling machine, which cuts tile or block to fit in cavity.
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Yoshino, Stanley Y., Wykes, Donald H., Hagen, George R., Lotgering, Gene E., Gaynor, Michael B., Westerlund, Paul G., Baal, Thomas A.. 1987-09-01. Laser Scanner for Tile-Cavity Measurement. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19870000429
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