Engineers at the Research Institute "Polyus" named after M.F. Stelmakha of the Schwabe holding (part of Rostec) have created a solution that increases the accuracy of rangefinder readings by 18 times. At the same time, the new method eliminates the risk of false triggering of rangefinders.

«Rostec engineers have derived a new formula for calculating laser radiation readings in a rangefinder. As a result, the error in calculations has decreased and the accuracy of the device's readings has increased. In modern life, rangefinders are used in many areas – from aviation and orbital satellite equipment to navigation and construction, therefore, the development has great practical value», – said Oleg Evtushenko, Executive Director of Rostec.

The principle of operation of a rangefinder is based on the emission of a laser beam reflected from an obstacle and returned back to the recording device. The distance to the object is calculated in fractions of a second. In shipping, the new method will allow you to accurately determine the distance to an approaching obstacle, even in adverse weather conditions.

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