Three-dimensional spectral measurements of paint samples using optical coherence tomography

In this study, we describe a method for measuring the spectral reflectance of a paint layer at both the surface and in the volume of the paint layers. We first present a fringes model which illustrates the possibilities for spectral reconstruction using a Short-Time-Fourier-Transform algorithm. We investigate the remaing percentage errors and...

Automated classification of brain tissue: Comparison between hyperspectral imaging and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy

In neurosurgery, technical solutions for visualizing the border between healthy brain and tumor tissue is of great value, since they enable the surgeon to achieve gross total resection while minimizing the risk of damage to eloquent areas. By using real-time non-ionizing imaging techniques, such as hyperspectral imaging (HSI), the spectral...

Analysis of a SD-OCT-based hyperspectral system for spectral reflectance measurements

In this study, we compare the hyperspectral imaging capabilities of a custom-built visible light OCT with those of a commercial grade hyperspectral camera. Using the Short-Time-Fourier-Transform algorithm on the OCT signal, we estimate the variation in the surface spectral response from two paint pigments. Our study aims at comparing the...

Sorting of construction and demolition waste by hyperspectral-imaging

A basic step to achieve a holistic recycling process for Construction and Demolition Waste (C&DW) is a relevant improvement in (automatic) sorting technologies. Hyperspectral- Imaging (HSI) is an outstanding candidate to support the process. Currently the biggest challenges with regard to C&DW detection cover the need of overlapping VIS, NIR and...

Post peel test assessment of metal-metal bonded interface using hyperspectral imaging

The adhesion process of bonded structures is a very sensitive manufacturing process, namely to surface contaminations. Nowadays, the adhesion quality of bonded joints can only be detected by destructive testing such as peel tests. But, for actual structures destructive testing of every bonded part is obviously not an option and industry is...

Monitoring chemical degradation of thermally cycled glass-fibre composites using hyperspectral imaging

Nowadays, the application of glass-fibre composites in light-weight structures is growing. Although mechanical characterizations of those structures are commonly performed in testing, chemical changes of materials under stresses have not yet been well documented. In the present work coupon tests and Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) have been used to...

Optical coherence tomography complemented by hyperspectral imaging for the study of protective wood coatings

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a contactless and non-destructive testing (NDT) technique based on lowcoherence interferometry. It has recently become a popular NDT-tool for evaluating cultural heritage. In this study, protective coatings on wood and their penetration into the wood structure were measured with a customized infrared fiber...