Analysis and optimization of the stereo-system with a four-mirror adapter

Abstract

Stereo imaging is becoming an important diagnostic tool in many practical applications throughout the industries. In the diagnostic procedure two views are used to provide in-depth information of the observing object. The conventional two-synchronized-camera systems used in most applications, pose difficulty to people new to the applications, especially when off-the-shelf cameras have to be used. In this article, several commonly used single camera stereo systems are reviewed and studied. The stereo system with a four-mirror adapter in particular is analyzed, whereafter an improvement is made to achieve the maximum field of view (FOV) of the stereo system with the four-mirror adapter.