Pixel-wise distortion model and its calibration method for AMCW LiDAR

Abstract

In this conference paper, we proposed pixel-wise distortion model and its calibration method for AMCW (Amplitude Modulated Continuous Wave) LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). The proposed model can be reflect square wave distortion, common mode error and non-linear characteristic of the receiving circuit. The model characterise the distance error with actual distance and amplitude of the DCS (Differential Correlation Sample). A simple calibration method is also announced in order to use the proposed model. The method uses modulation signal delay and shutter speed variation to measure the response of the receiving circuit. The experiment was carried out with various signal delay and shutter speed under simple calibration box. The result shows the response of the AMCW LiDAR was changed by both inputs and also the AMCW LiDAR can measure the distance without these errors by using the proposed model and calibration method.