ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION is chapter assumes that the reader has a good working knowledge of LabVIEW, at least a basic understanding of the subjects discussed in the IMAQ Vision Concepts Manual, and experience developing small to medium applications. e chapter describes a framework for a general, image-based, particle analysis and characterization application known as the Bjorksten Particle Analysis System. With the architecture and

CONTENTS Introduction 59 Background 60 Challenge 60 Solution 60 Conguring the System 61 Using the Application: Step-by-Step Demonstration Session 61

Video Source Conguration and Samples for Analysis 61 Calibration 63 Analysis Setup 65 Analysis and Processing 65

Metrology Tools 68 e Code 69 Utilities 75 Conclusion 77 Resources 77

tools employed, the reader is presented with a path to extend and add functionality to the application.