Vector AtlasFIELD EDITION / FFF8E7

Imaging methods

An image records a projection of a scene through a particular optical and sampling process.

Illustrative reference series
RecordCategoryNormalized valueRole
R-001Geometry26Reference
R-002Surface92Comparison
R-003Assembly81Control
R-004Geometry88Reference
R-005Surface74Comparison
R-006Assembly80Control
R-007Geometry94Reference
R-008Surface71Comparison
R-009Assembly58Control
R-010Geometry20Reference
R-011Surface38Comparison
R-012Assembly58Control

Reading the matrix

01 / Definition

Exposure time affects motion blur.

02 / Method

Pixel count alone does not determine image quality.

03 / Observation

A calibration target provides a repeatable reference.

04 / Interpretation

Contrast depends on both the scene and the imaging system.

REFERENCE SERIES · NORMALIZED VALUES

Illustrative reference data, not live measurements.

An image records a projection of a scene through a particular optical and sampling process. Pixel count alone does not determine image quality.

Reference note

A calibration target provides a repeatable reference.