EPSRC logo

Details of Grant 

EPSRC Reference: GR/S11572/01
Title: Machine vision surface analysis and neural network modelling of metal alloys
Principal Investigator: Smith, Professor LN
Other Investigators:
Midha, Dr P Smith, Professor M
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:
Auburn University
Department: Faculty of Environment and Technology
Organisation: University of the West of England
Scheme: Overseas Travel Grants Pre-FEC
Starts: 07 December 2002 Ends: 06 May 2003 Value (£): 6,950
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Image & Vision Computing
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
No relevance to Underpinning Sectors
Related Grants:
Panel History:  
Summary on Grant Application Form
Since this is an application for support for overseas travel, the research itself will not be supported by the EPSRC grant. However, because the travel to the USA will enable the research to occur, a summary of the proposed research project is provided:The intention is to research into modeling of microstructure and its relationship to manufacturing processing and to final material properties. This will be achieved through innovative machine vision techniques for 2D and 3D recovery of surface data, followed by data analysis and modelling using genetic algorithms and neural networks. The work will benefit from the expertise and previous research experience at UWE and AU in the areas of machine vision, and data modelling and analysis for process optimisation.The research is highly relevant to the EPSRC Mission Statement. For example, the project will provide advice, and promote public understanding of engineering, both as a consequence of utilisation of the results by the beneficiaries, and the proposed communication of the project aims and outcomes to academic and commercial groups in the UK and US.
Key Findings
This information can now be found on Gateway to Research (GtR) http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk
Potential use in non-academic contexts
This information can now be found on Gateway to Research (GtR) http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk
Impacts
Description This information can now be found on Gateway to Research (GtR) http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk
Summary
Date Materialised
Sectors submitted by the Researcher
This information can now be found on Gateway to Research (GtR) http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk
Project URL:  
Further Information:  
Organisation Website: http://www.uwe.ac.uk