Abstract
A major method in object tracking systems and other inertial measurement devices resolves around the use of one, two, or three axis accelerometers. A leader in the field such devices is Microstrain Incorporated. They have developed a three axis accelerometer that uses a three axis magnetic sensor array to compute the pitch, roll, and yaw of a compact inertial measurement unit. In researching such devices, it became apparent that data collected using such units is extremely sensitive both to local magnetic fields and human interactions with the devices. It is therefore of great importance to ensure the device or devices are properly calibrated. In the construction of an effective calibration program, it is necessary to measure and zero out even minor discrepancies, as even small misalignments have deleterious effects on device performance.
Thesis Completion
2007
Semester
Fall
Advisor
Bauer, Christian
Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
College
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Degree Program
Computer Engineering
Subjects
Dissertations, Academic -- Engineering and Computer Science;Engineering and Computer Science -- Dissertations, Academic
Format
Identifier
DP0014948
Language
English
Rights
Written permission granted by copyright holder to the University of Central Florida Libraries to digitize and distribute for nonprofit, educational purposes.
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Document Type
Honors in the Major Thesis
Recommended Citation
Elliott, Richard A., "A user interactive calibration program for an object tracking system using a triaxial accelerometer" (2007). HIM 1990-2015. 688.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/688