Investigating the Influence of Wavelength-Specific Textured Backgrounds in Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) Imaging


Authors : Dhruv Hegde; Tejash Gupta; Vikram Haran; Ray Shurdha; William Filocamo; Mason Corey

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24SEP1183

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Abstract : This study investigates the influence of wavelength-specific textured backgrounds on the effectiveness of Background-Oriented Schlieren (BOS) imaging, focusing on wavelengths from 400 nm to 670 nm at intervals of 30 nm intervals and multiple captured recordings for each background wavelength interval. By analyzing the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) computationally, and the image gradient magnitude, we aimed to determine the optimal wavelengths for capturing turbulence and determine the effectiveness of colored backgrounds in natural external environments for schlieren. The SNR, calculating the ratio of mean signal intensity to noise standard deviation, revealed the highest value at 550 nm (SNR = 22.8), indicating maximized clarity. Similarly, image gradient magnitude, computed using the Sobel operator to assess spatial intensity changes, peaked at 550 nm (G=52.3), confirming effective turbulence visualization. Our findings align with the Bayer color filter trend, suggesting that the green spectrum is particularly advantageous for BOS imaging. Deviations at 490 nm and 580 nm, characterized by lower SNR and gradient magnitude, could be attributed to atmospheric scattering, refractive index overlap, or slight digital video capture differences., highlighting environmental factors that can influence imaging performance and value variation. These insights emphasize the importance of wavelength selection and background design in real-world BOS applications, suggesting that while 550 nm provides optimal results, further refinement may enhance the effectiveness of other wavelengths.

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This study investigates the influence of wavelength-specific textured backgrounds on the effectiveness of Background-Oriented Schlieren (BOS) imaging, focusing on wavelengths from 400 nm to 670 nm at intervals of 30 nm intervals and multiple captured recordings for each background wavelength interval. By analyzing the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) computationally, and the image gradient magnitude, we aimed to determine the optimal wavelengths for capturing turbulence and determine the effectiveness of colored backgrounds in natural external environments for schlieren. The SNR, calculating the ratio of mean signal intensity to noise standard deviation, revealed the highest value at 550 nm (SNR = 22.8), indicating maximized clarity. Similarly, image gradient magnitude, computed using the Sobel operator to assess spatial intensity changes, peaked at 550 nm (G=52.3), confirming effective turbulence visualization. Our findings align with the Bayer color filter trend, suggesting that the green spectrum is particularly advantageous for BOS imaging. Deviations at 490 nm and 580 nm, characterized by lower SNR and gradient magnitude, could be attributed to atmospheric scattering, refractive index overlap, or slight digital video capture differences., highlighting environmental factors that can influence imaging performance and value variation. These insights emphasize the importance of wavelength selection and background design in real-world BOS applications, suggesting that while 550 nm provides optimal results, further refinement may enhance the effectiveness of other wavelengths.

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