Studentship at University of Abertay Dundee
Scanning and staring array
imaging (Physics and Psychology)
This project will be jointly supervised by the
Schools of Engineering and Social Sciences
with supervisors who have experience in the
physics and psychology of imaging systems.
Staring-array optical imaging systems in the
form of video cameras are commonplace,
and few therefore consider scanning image systems.
The key difference is that scanning systems
drag a one-dimensional linear array across
the image plane and staring array imaging
systems employ a static two-dimensional
array. There are different types of artefacts
associated with the two systems
which are widely used in a broad range of
applications. This studentship will examine
the effects of scanning and staring array
imaging on human visual performance,
using simulations of different systems.
This project will follow one of two possible
routes :-
1) The image quality of scanned and staring
array images will be examined for effects on
detection, recognition and identification
performance. An advanced image manipulation
and capture system will be used to prepare images prior to
measurement of human visual performance.
Part of the project will involve modelling the
effects on performance of different aspects
of image quality
.
2) The image quality of scanned and staring
array images will be examined for effects on
visually-guided behaviour. The student will
prepare imagery prior to measurement of
tracking performance and other visually-
guided behaviour.
It is hoped that the successful applicant will visit
industrial sites and discuss key issues with
interested parties. The two routes described above
will place slightly different emphases on physics
and psychology aspects of the project.
Applicants with experience in physics,
psychology or computer science (with
special emphasis on image processing)
would be extremely welcome.
Apply to:-
Dr M.J.Cook,
University of Abertay Dundee,
Bell Street,
Dundee,
DD1 1HG
Tel: 01382 308749
Fx : 01382 223121
E-mail : m.cook@river.tay.ac.uk.