Investigations into the Reliability of Electrophotography

Abstract

Investigations into corona-discharge photography show that subjects placed in a high-voltage field exhibit corona that may be recorded photographically. The corona formation and structure depend on the applied field strength and gradient, the type of film used and the waveform and the pulse repetition rate of the applied voltage. Specimen properties affecting corona formation include resistivity, geometry, and moisture content; other factors may also be important. The discharge mechanism is similar to that of classical point to plane studies. CD photography is successfully used to study temperature dependence of skin hydration in distilled water and saline solutions. Evidence indicates that variations in certain physiological parameters may be used to determine response to psychological stimuli via corona discharge photography.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1975
Accession Number
ADA018806

Entities

People

  • David Faust
  • Graham L. Gross
  • Harry J. Kyler
  • John O. Pehek

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Properties
  • Circuit Boards
  • Dielectric Permittivity
  • Electric Fields
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Geometry
  • Impedance
  • Ionization
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Photographic Film
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Power Supplies
  • Repetition Rate
  • Waveforms

Readers

  • Computer Vision.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering.