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The investigation of different image processing techniques to improve the visibility of volatile gas plumes in industry using optical gas imaging
Author(s): N. Maistry; E. Cox; R. A. Schutz
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Paper Abstract

The CSIR is currently involved in the research and development of an optical gas imaging camera to detect and locate hazardous industrial gasses specifically sulphur hexafluoride and volatile organic compounds. The ability to see very faint and small concentrations of gas is difficult due to the noise equivalent delta temperature of the detector. Extensive post image processing is required to improve the visibility of the gas. Various image processing techniques, including non-uniform correction, contrast, image subtraction and optical flow, will be investigated and compared to find the best method for optical gas detection.

Paper Details

Date Published: 24 January 2019
PDF: 7 pages
Proc. SPIE 11043, Fifth Conference on Sensors, MEMS, and Electro-Optic Systems, 1104319 (24 January 2019); doi: 10.1117/12.2501312
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N. Maistry, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (South Africa)
E. Cox, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (South Africa)
R. A. Schutz, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (South Africa)


Published in SPIE Proceedings Vol. 11043:
Fifth Conference on Sensors, MEMS, and Electro-Optic Systems
Monuko du Plessis, Editor(s)

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