Advanced prism-grating-prism imaging spectrograph in online industrial applications

Tapio Vaarala; Mauri Aikio; Heimo Keraenen

doi:10.1117/12.281293

19 August 1997 Advanced prism-grating-prism imaging spectrograph in online industrial applications

Tapio Vaarala, Mauri Aikio, Heimo Keraenen

Proceedings Volume 3101, New Image Processing Techniques and Applications: Algorithms, Methods, and Components II; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.281293
Event: Lasers and Optics in Manufacturing III, 1997, Munich, Germany

Abstract

Imaging spectrographs have traditionally been utilized in aerial and remote sensing applications. A novel, compact and inexpensive imaging spectrograph developed by VTT Electronics is now available. It contains a multichannel fiber optic sensor head, a dispersive prism-grating-prism (PGP) component and digital CCD matrix camera capable of area integration. In rolled steel manufacturing, a protective oil film is applied on steel to resist corrosion while in transport and storage. The main problems in the oiling machine are film thickness control and jet failures. In this application, the spectrum of fluorescence of an oil film was measured simultaneously with parallel fibers. A relatively simple calibration and analysis procedure was used to calculate the oil film thickness. On-line color control for color reproduction is essential in both consumer and industrial products. The instrument was tested and analyzed for measuring differences in color by multivariate analysis of the spectra and by color space coordinate estimation. In general, a continuous spectrum is not absolute requirement. In these two examples, filter-based measurement would probably cost less thana PGP spectrograph solution. On the other hand, by measuring the spectrum and using an advanced signal processing algorithm one production version will cover all installations in both applications. In practice, only the fiber sensor mechanics need to be modified.

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Tapio Vaarala, Mauri Aikio, and Heimo Keraenen "Advanced prism-grating-prism imaging spectrograph in online industrial applications", Proc. SPIE 3101, New Image Processing Techniques and Applications: Algorithms, Methods, and Components II, (19 August 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.281293

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