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physical sensor model
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[photogrammetry]
A mathematical model based on the physical aspects and precise dimensions of a sensor and its environment that provides a ground-to-image transformation for points, has adjustable parameters, and allows for covariance terms that could propagate errors. Also called rigorous sensor model.