ME 567 - Optical Measurement and Quality Inspection

(4 credits)

Topics include the state-of-the-art optical methods such as holography, shearography, moire, three-dimensional computer vision, electronic speckle pattern interferometry and laser triangulation; with applications to measurement of displacement, vibrational mode shapes, material properties, residual stresses, three-dimensional shapes, quality inspection and nondestructive testing. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit cannot be received for both ME 567 and ME 467. Offered fall, winter.