AIAA - Image Systems

Aerospace Image Analysis

Rigid Body Motion Analysis for Store Release & Aerospace Testing

Upcoming Event

aerospace webinar

Webinar Overview

Modern aerospace testing requires highly accurate tracking of objects under extreme conditions. Join us as we demonstrate how TrackEye’s 6DOF module enables full 3D position and orientation tracking using single- or multi-camera configurations – even in vibration-heavy, wide-angle, high-speed environments. You’ll learn how TrackEye supports:

Full rigid body analysis of stores, pods, missiles, and vehicles
Accurate 6DOF tracking using subpixel algorithms
Compensation for flight-induced vibration and lens distortion
Integration of 3D scanned models (.obj/.stl) for shortest distance and spatial analysis

IMPORT & ALIGN 3D MODELS

Supports .OBJ, .STL, and high-density scanned models
Improves tracking on smooth or partially occluded surfaces
Aligns real motion to known geometry for enhanced accuracy

ADVANCED SPATIAL ANALYSIS

Compute shortest distances during store separation
Visualize clearances, trajectories, and separation timing
Generate time-based curves for all spatial events

Accurate and Reliable

Subpixel tracking accuracy up to ±0.04 mm (in 200m window with 1MP camera)
Automatic marker tracking + rigid body orientation calculation
Real-time updates with every parameter

Camera Distortion Correction

Calibrate wide-angle optics with Image Systems’ ultra-flat calibration boards
Output: real focal length, radial distortion maps, distortion coefficients

Compatible & Scalable

Works with all major high-speed cameras
Supports multi-camera sync + mixed brand configurations
Modular workflow with intuitive interface

Flexible 6DOF Measurement: Single or multiple Cameras

TrackEye supports both:

Single-camera 6DOF (ideal for constrained airborne pods, pylons, wing-mounted views)
Multi-camera 6DOF (improves accuracy, reduces occlusion risk, and expands volume coverage)

Both configurations provide full x-y-z position and roll-pitch-yaw orientation for rigid bodies.

Rigid Body Algorithms Built for Aerospace

Subpixel marker detection for extreme accuracy
Robust tracking through vibration, shock, jet wash, high-Speed separation
Automatic re-acquisition after brief occlusions
Quantified output uncertainty for formal test documentation

Typical Use Cases

Store separation & safe-escape envelope analysis
Missile/pod trajectory & angular rate estimation
UAV launch/capture tracking
Drop tests, aerial delivery, guided weapon deployment