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Measuring the Color of Olive Oil
Posted on by Ganesh Ramanathan
Olive oil is produced by grinding whole olives and extracting the oil by mechanical or chemical means. Olive oil has a wide variety of applications cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, soaps, but most commonly is used in cooking. Can HunterLab instruments accurately determine the quality of olive oils quantitatively? Ganesh Ramanathan
Human Observers
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This is the final blog note article in our series describing the Visual Observing Situation Model in which we will discuss human observers. Previously we discussed how the illuminants and objects are quantified to help measure color. In the human eye there are rods that are responsible for low light vision and cones that are […]
Objects
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In this series of blog notes we have discussed what is needed to quantify color and how light sources are quantified. The second element of the visual observing model that must be quantified is the object that modifies the white light source. Ganesh Ramanathan
Light Sources and Illuminants
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The previous blog note discussed the three elements required to see color; a white light source, an object, and a human observer. In order for HunterLab instruments to measure color we need to be able to quantify, or assign numbers, to these three elements. Ganesh Ramanathan
How do you quantify color?
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HunterLab instruments measure the color as it relates to the quality of the product. To be able to begin to measure and quantify color we have to know more about why colors appear as they do. As humans we all see and perceive color differently; this is because the human perception of color is a […]
What is a visual limit for Haze%?
Posted on by Ganesh Ramanathan
FAQ: “What is a visual limit for Haze%? When should I be able to see a difference in a sample?” A perfect clear of 0% would be air for transparent solids and the transmission cell of a defined path length filled with DI water for transparent liquids. It should also be noted that the Haze% […]
Measuring Differences in Appearance
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Do you see a difference in the two carpet samples above? The one on the left appears to be a darker pink while the one on the right seems lighter. These two pieces of carpet appear to be visually different. Would you believe that those two samples are exactly the same carpet, just viewed at […]
What is the technique for quantifying reflected color in architectural glass?
Posted on by Ganesh Ramanathan
In the two glass window panes above you can probably notice a difference in the transmission color between the two. The one on the left appears greener while the one on the right appears bluer. There is another difference; the two samples have a difference in reflectance as well. The sample on the left has […]
What is the Bidirectional scattering distribution function?
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BSDF = BRDF + BTDF Ganesh Ramanathan
Where to find pre-soiled and stained fabrics for laundry and cleaning testing
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Humans wear clothes and clothes require cleaning. There are basically three themes related to the removal of soil and stains. Ganesh Ramanathan
Is the color of beer related to the color of the distillers grain?
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HunterLab has worked on an application for whole grain barley. This whole grain barley is used in making beer. The color of the final liquid beer product is related to the color of the grain used to make it. Ganesh Ramanathan