Range accuracy refers to how closely a measurement or observation matches the actual distance or position of a target or object in the range dimension. It quantifies the error or deviation between the measured range value and the actual range value. Range resolution, on the other hand, refers to the ability of a measurement system to distinguish closely spaced targets or objects in the range dimension.
While range accuracy focuses on how close it is to the true value, range resolution focuses on the system’s ability to detect fine details or range differences.
Measuring range refers to the extent or range over which a measuring system can accurately determine distances or positions. Range accuracy describes how well these measured values match the actual distances or positions of targets or objects within that range.
It is crucial to ensure the reliability and accuracy of measurements, especially in applications such as radar, lidar and distance measuring instruments.
Resolution and precision are related but distinct concepts in measurement. Resolution refers to the smallest increment or detail that a measurement system can detect or resolve. Precision, on the other hand, refers to how well the measurement or observation corresponds to the true or accepted value.
To calculate resolution from accuracy, one must generally consider the specifications of the measuring system, including its sensitivity and the smallest detectable change or increment it can reliably measure.
Scale accuracy and resolution refer to different aspects of measurement systems. Scale accuracy concerns how well the measurement system readings correspond to the actual measured values across the entire range or scale of the instrument. It focuses on minimizing systematic errors or biases throughout the measurement range.
Resolution, on the other hand, concerns the smallest increment or detail that can be detected or distinguished by the measurement system. It indicates the system’s ability to resolve fine details or differences in measurements, especially when dealing with closely spaced values or targets