Sensors & Electronics
Macro Property Measurement
Low-Light Level Imaging Radiometry (64)
Low-light laboratory imaging system with radio-frequency energy exposure system
Problem: Measure real-time, 2-D distribution of low-light level chemiluminescence emission for RF dosimetry studies
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Measurement & Analysis Method Development through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Used low-light video camera with digital image capture and analysis
- Developed custom hardware for operation in high RF energy fields
- Developede custom, user-friendly image analysis software
- Performed radiometric calibration
- Delivered four system versions
- The innovation received an R&D 100 Award in 1991
- The innovation received several patents
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Low-light imaging; radiometry; digital image processing; software development; radio-frequency antenna design; phantom design and fabrication; optical engineering; mechanical engineering; electrical engineering including PC-based control system and data acquisition system; system integration, validation, and installation in client lab; system documentation.
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