10.Reflectivity
The reflectivity is included in the data field of MSOP packet. Reflectivity is a scale to
evaluate the ability of the reflection of light from object. This value is highly related to the
material of measured object. Hence, the character can be used to distinguish the different
materials.
RS-Bpearl reports reflectivity values from 0 to 255 with 255 being the reported reflectivity
for an ideal reflector. Diffuse reflection reports values from 0 to 100, with the weakest
reflectivity reported from black objects and strongest reflectivity reported from white object.
Retro-reflector reports values from 101 to 255.
Figure 11: Calibration of Reflectivity.