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Title: Super Resolution Digital Image Correlation (SR-DIC): an Alternative to Image Stitching at High Magnifications

Journal Article · · Experimental Mechanics

Abstract Background High-resolution Digital Image Correlation (DIC) measurements have previously been produced by stitching of neighboring images, which often requires short working distances. Separately, the image processing community has developed super resolution (SR) imaging techniques, which improve resolution by combining multiple overlapping images. Objective This work investigates the novel pairing of super resolution with digital image correlation, as an alternative method to produce high-resolution full-field strain measurements. Methods First, an image reconstruction test is performed, comparing the ability of three previously published SR algorithms to replicate a high-resolution image. Second, an applied translation is compared against DIC measurement using both low- and super-resolution images. Third, a ring sample is mechanically deformed and DIC strain measurements from low- and super-resolution images are compared. Results SR measurements show improvements compared to low-resolution images, although they do not perfectly replicate the high-resolution image. SR-DIC demonstrates reduced error and improved confidence in measuring rigid body translation when compared to low resolution alternatives, and it also shows improvement in spatial resolution for strain measurements of ring deformation. Conclusions Super resolution imaging can be effectively paired with Digital Image Correlation, offering improved spatial resolution, reduced error, and increased measurement confidence.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
NE0000368
OSTI ID:
1782947
Journal Information:
Experimental Mechanics, Journal Name: Experimental Mechanics Vol. 61 Journal Issue: 9; ISSN 0014-4851
Publisher:
Springer Science + Business MediaCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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