Objective Color Measuring System

Abstract

A project was established to design a practical instrumental method for judging color acceptability of textiles. The present visual method leads to subjective judgments that often are equivocal. The project was divided into four phases. Phase I determined that three commercial spectrophotometers are capable of meeting the optical requirements. In Phase II a prototype system was designed. This included development of a procedure for mathematical expression of acceptability; a rigorous system-wide calibration procedure; and computer software to control calibration and operation, to make necessary computations, to store required data, and to communicate between the master unit and remote stations. An expandable two-unit system was procured; the master unit is located at NLABS and one remote unit is located at the Defense Personnel Support Center in Philadelphia. This report outlines all four phases of the program; summarizes in some detail the results of Phase I and II, which are complete; and briefly discusses the beginnings of work on Phase III.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA124505

Entities

People

  • Alvin O. Ramsley
  • Lisa B. Hepfinger
  • Therese R. Commerford

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Accuracy
  • Calibration
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Fabrics
  • Instrumentation
  • Light Sources
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Optics
  • Procurement
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

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