Photographic assessment of retroreflective film properties

G. Burgess; M. R. Shortis; P. Scott

doi:10.1016/j.isprsjprs.2011.07.002

Photographic assessment of retroreflective film properties

G. Burgess, M. R. Shortis^*, P. Scott

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Abstract

Retroreflective film is used widely for target manufacture in close-range photogrammetry, especially where high precision is required for applications in industrial or engineering metrology. 3M Scotchlite 7610 high gain reflective sheeting is the gold standard for retroreflective targets because of the high level of response for incidence angles up to 60°. Retroreflective film is now widely used in the transport industry for signage and many other types of film have become available. This study reports on the performance of six types of retroreflective sheeting, including 7610, based on published metrics for reflectance. Measurements were made using a camera and flash, so as to be directly applicable to photogrammetry. Analysis of the results from this project and the assessment of previous research indicates that the use of standards is essential to enable a valid comparison of retroreflective performance.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	743-750
Number of pages	8
Journal	ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Volume	66
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isprsjprs.2011.07.002
Publication status	Published - Sept 2011

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