Camera installation requirements for using license plate recognition analytics for general video surveillance
The following requirements for installing a camera for general video surveillance will ensure stable operation of the license plate recognition analytics.
Parameter | Recommended Value |
|---|---|
Mounting height | at least 1m and no more than 15m |
Camera installation angle vertically | no more than 30° |
Camera installation angle horizontally | no more than 5° |
Allowed license plate tilt angle | no more than 5° |
Camera installation angle vertically
Camera installation angle vertically on slope
Camera installation angle horizontally
Allowed license plate tilt angle
In addition to the requirements listed in the table, the following must also be taken into account:
Image quality at the boundary of the controlled area - 500 pixels/meter
Vehicle speed from 0 to at least 50 km/h
Uniform good lighting
The image must be sharp and clear
High-contrast objects (e.g. billboards, trees, lattice fences) should not be in the camera's field of view
The camera should not be directed at light sources (sun, street lamps) or objects with a high reflection coefficient