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18 2. Components <strong>of</strong> <strong>Terrestrial</strong> <strong>Laser</strong> <strong>Scanner</strong>model, the Phong model <strong>and</strong> the Torrance-Sparrow model. More information concerningcan be found in [Luhmann et al., 2006], [Janser et al., 1996] <strong>and</strong> [Tonnies <strong>and</strong> Lemke, 1994].reflection modelsLambertian Reflectance ModelOne common model for diffuse reflection is Lambertian reflectance, where the light is reflected with equalluminance in all directions according to Lambert's cosine law [Gerthsen <strong>and</strong> Vogel, 1993]. Lambert's cosinelaw states that the reflected or transmitted luminous intensity in anydirection J from an element <strong>of</strong> aperfectly diffusing surface varies as the cosine <strong>of</strong> the angle<strong>of</strong> the surface:a between that direction <strong>and</strong> the normal vectorJ = Jocos(a),(2.10)where Jo is the intensity radiation in normal direction. As a consequence, the luminance <strong>of</strong> the surface isthe same regardless <strong>of</strong> the viewing angle <strong>and</strong> the angle<strong>of</strong> incidence.Phong ModelPhong's model is one <strong>of</strong> the most common lighting models in computer graphics.The intention <strong>of</strong> thePhong reflection model is to produce a 3D model with a certain degree <strong>of</strong> realism. Therefore, it combinesthe common reflection principles, specular <strong>and</strong> diffuse, with ambient lighting. In Figure 2.12, the image<strong>and</strong> the Phong model <strong>of</strong> a sphere can be seen. The modeled spheresphere. More information can be found in [Phong, 1975].becomes a realistic illustration <strong>of</strong> a realFigure 2.12: Phong model: Picture <strong>of</strong> a sphere (left) <strong>and</strong> sphere displayed by Phong model (right), adapted from[Phong, 1975].Torrance-Sparrow Reflectance ModelThe Torrance <strong>and</strong> Sparrow reflectance model is close to the Phong illumination model with some differ¬ences. These differences are that the intensity <strong>of</strong> the specular reflection varies with the direction <strong>of</strong> the lightsource <strong>and</strong> the angle <strong>of</strong> peak specular reflection is not always exactly at the angle <strong>of</strong> incidence [Torrance<strong>and</strong> Sparrow, 1967].2.2 Angle Measurement SystemThe orientation <strong>of</strong> the laser beam in terrestrial laser scanners is measured electro-optically by encoders withrespect to a horizontal <strong>and</strong> a vertical direction. The electro-optical method is based on transmitted light oron reflected light. A glass arc with diameters <strong>of</strong> 5 cm to 7 cm is coded by a pattern <strong>of</strong> alternate opaque<strong>and</strong> transparent areas. Incident light from an internal source falls on the glass arc <strong>and</strong> photodiodes convert

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