Sensors & Electronics
Macro Property Measurements
Automated Surface Feature Identification (116)
Problem: Develop automated inspection and image analysis system to locate specific class of image features on objects
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Measurement & Analysis Method Development through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Developed automated scanning microscope with 2-D camera to provide automated surface examination
- Developed automated image analysis system to identify surface features with key "signatures"
- Developed automated marker to visibly designate selected features
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Optical equipment evaluation, specification, and selection; imaging system design including selection of high-resolution 2-D camera, image acquisition board, and image analysis hardware/software; neural network system deployment for learning key feature signatures; mechanical design and integration of object scanning microscope stage; software development for system control, data acquisition, processing, and storage; laboratory testing and evaluation; system design and performance documentation.
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Contact: Brion Burghard
