Characterization and Simulation of Optical Sensors

Numerical simulation is gradually becoming an advantage in active safety. This is why the development of realistic numerical models enabling to substitute real truth by simulated truth is primordial. Pro-SiVIC™ has been developed to address this issue, and Pro-SiVIC™ simulations can replace real camera test campaigns. An optical analysis of sensors has been achieved by IFSTTAR, allowing the confrontation between real and simulated results. An optical platform has been developed to characterize and validate any camera, permitting to measure their performances. By comparing real and simulated sensors with this platform, this paper demonstrates that Pro-SiVIC™ accurately reproduces real sensors’ behaviour.