ABSTRACT
This chapter is based on the review paper [1] that provides an overview of 3D shape measurement using various optical methods supplemented with some recent developments and updates. Then it focuses on structured light and photogrammetry systems for measuring relatively large-scale and 360° shapes. Various detail aspects such as absolute phase measurement, structured light sources, image acquisition sensors, camera model, and calibration are discussed. Global and local coordinate translation methods, point cloud patching, and computer aided design (CAD) data comparing are also discussed. Several applications are described. Finally, future research trends such as real-time computing, automating, and optimizing sensor placement, and the need for a common standard for evaluation of optical coordinate measurement systems are presented.
