Abstract: | In order to obtain and master the surface thermal deformation of paraboloid antennas,a fast iterative closest point( FICP) algorithm based on design coordinate guidance is proposed,which can satisfy the demands of rapid detection for surface thermal deformation. Firstly,the basic principle of the ICP algorithm for registration of a free surface is given,and the shortcomings of the ICP algorithm in the registration of surface are analysed,such as its complex computation,long calculation time,low efficiency,and relatively strict initial registration position. Then an improved FICP algorithm based on design coordinate guidance is proposed. Finally,the FICP algorithm is applied to the fast registration test for the surface thermal deformation of a paraboloid antenna. Results indicate that the approach offers better performance with regard to fast surface registration and the algorithm is more simple,efficient,and easily realized in practical engineering application. |