Use of microcomputer-based image digitization for the measurement of wool fiber diameter

Microcomputer-based digitization of wool fibers was used for the measurement of fiber diameter and the derivation of mean diameter and standard deviation of a lot of wool or of a single fleece. The two systems utilized in this project were a Ladd Graphic Digitizing System and a Panasonic SR Partner-...

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Published inComputers and electronics in agriculture Vol. 1; no. 4; pp. 339 - 348
Main Authors Stobart, R.H., Russell, W.C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 1987
Subjects
computer techniques
diameter
fibers
measurement
microcomputers
wool
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Summary:Microcomputer-based digitization of wool fibers was used for the measurement of fiber diameter and the derivation of mean diameter and standard deviation of a lot of wool or of a single fleece. The two systems utilized in this project were a Ladd Graphic Digitizing System and a Panasonic SR Partner-PC with a SAC Grafbar model GD-7 sonic digitizer. Using standard ASTM Test D2130 wedge card procedures, the diameter, standard deviation and coefficient of variation of wool samples were obtained. Microcomputer-based digitization methods decreased the time needed to measure fiber diameters and decreased operator fatigue compared with standard ASTM D2130 wedge card procedures.
ISSN:0168-1699
1872-7107
DOI:10.1016/0168-1699(87)90004-4