hello all :o)
I hope to publish and present a paper at the "Automated Mineralogy"
conference this year (Sept 1-2, Brisbane, Oz). Part of it will be a section
on error analysis, and I would like to include examples of similar
determinations as accomplished by other individuals. That is, there is no
independent check on this type of measurement, and even I judged the quality
of my measurements visually. It is a very simple task using tools as
provided by all image analysis softwares, which involves segmentation of a
specific mineral in the presence of other minerals. I also invite other
methods other than grayscale segmentation. I have posted an example image
here:
http://www.micro-investigations.com/rrr.htm(It is an JPEG example only, and I haven't yet determined the appropriate
image)
This message is only intended to gauge the interest is such a project, but I
do imagine that some of you will recognize immediately the problems
associated with this image (and tens of others like it acquired over a short
period of time with an automated SEM), and who may also like to contribute
beyond measuring a single image. For example, my script has measured
several thousand of these images, and for this paper I would surely be
interested in input beyond sampling individuals' visual acuity with a single
image. I still need to consult my co-author, but significant contributions
could mean adding co-authors ... minimally being acknowledged.
If interested please reply to me directly (unless you feel your response is
of general interest). For organizing the responses, please put "IA: round
robin" in the subject.
Thank you in advance for your interest (or criticisms) ...
Genuinely, Michael Shaffer :o)
SEM/MLA Research Coordinator
http://www.mun.ca/creait/maf/Inco Innovation Centre
Memorial University
St. John's, Newfoundland
Canada
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