Fundamentals of Spectral Measurements for Color Science
Instructor: David R. Wyble, Avian Rochester, LLC
Level: Introductory
Duration: 2 Hours
Course Time: 
     New York: 25 October 2021, 10:00 - 12:15
     Paris: 25 October 2021, 16:00 - 18:15
     Tokyo: 25 October 2021, 23:00 -  26 October 01:15

Benefits:
Attendees will be able to:

• Identify the components of spectrophotometers and spectroradiometers and the functions of each.
• Define the standardization (calibration) process of spectrophotometers and understand the implications of standardization upon the measurement process.
• Interpret measurement requirements and select appropriate measurement parameters and geometries for various applications.
• Experience (possibly virtual) hand-on demonstrations of instruments and software.
• Understand the point of "hand-off" from spectral measurements to colorimetric calculations.

Course Description
This course begins by defining the basic terms related to the instruments and quantities in spectral measurements for the color field. Itthen covers the operation and construction of spectrophotometers and spectroradiometers by discussing the functions of the subsystems in the devices. After instrument standardization (calibration) and the application of CIE geometries for reflectance and transmittance, a virtual hands-on demonstration shows the applications of each device type . To evaluate instruments, the concepts of precision and accuracy of measurement devices are introduced along with practical suggestions for the analysis of instrument performance. The overall goal is to fully understand the procedures and concepts that lead to proper spectral measurements that are the basis for colorimetric calculations.

Intended Audience: color engineers and technologists responsible for making and interpreting color measurements of any type. A technical background is not required, although an understanding of basic scientific principles will be very helpful.

David R. Wyble is president and founder of Avian Rochester, LLC. Since 2011, Avian Rochester has been delivering color standards, traditional and custom measurements, and consulting services to the color industry. Prior to founding Avian Rochester, Wyble was a color scientist within the Munsell Color Science Laboratory at the Rochester Institute of Technology, and before that at Xerox Corp. He holds an MS and PhD in color science from RIT and Chiba University, respectively.

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