Sensors & Electronics
Macro Property Measurement
Surface Topography Measurements (91)
Problem: Develop automated method to determine surface topography details on developmental fiberglass panels
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Measurement & Analysis Method Development through Integrated Systems
High vertical resolution perspective view of nominally flat fiberglass panel
PNNL Solution:
- Demonstrated optical method for Surface Topography Measurements
- Developed test panel mechanical scanner and computer system (system control and data acquisition/analysis)
- Installed in client R&D lab
- NOTE: Analysis provided surface slope subtraction and surface contour plots
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Optical system design; mechanical design; system fabrication and assembly; electronics design (signal processing, control circuits, computer interfaces); software development (system controls, data acquisition and processing, results presentation); on-site installation; system documentation.
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Contact: John Hartman
