A Programmed-Response, Spectral-Scanning, Photometric System,

Abstract

The report describes a new instrument to measure many photometric, radiometric, and colorimetric quantities. It has particular application in the characterization of colored signals and visual displays because a single instrument can measure both the luminance and the chromaticity of an illuminated indicating device or display screen. It can also be made part of an inspection system or an industrial 'on-line' quality control process for dyed or painted products, alternately measuring tristimulus color values and total reflectance if desired. The instrument can also be programmed to process spectral information gathered from a target according to two (or more) differeent response functions. This would enable it to measure more complicated radiometric and photometric quantities such as cone-to-rod (dark adaptation) ratios. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0733982

Entities

People

  • D. J. Waltman
  • G. K. C. Hardesty
  • J. W. Dickey

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chromaticity
  • Inspection
  • Luminance
  • Optical Properties
  • Physical Properties
  • Quality Control
  • Reflectance

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.