Validation of a low-cost sensor for development of wearable and handheld spectrometers

Author

Justin Leslie Cathey

Publication Date

2019

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Mills, William J.||Martin, Kevin B.

Degree Name

M.S. (Master of Science)

Legacy Department

Department of Technology

LCSH

Photometry; Industrial engineering; Environmental health

Abstract

This study examined the possibility of creating a quantitative radiometric spectrometer from a low-cost relative radiometric spectrometer sensor through the use of statistical analysis and development of a correction factor (p > 0.05). Radiometric spectrometers are able to measure and fully characterize the radiometric and photometric characteristics of light, while relative spectrometers are not able to fully, quantitatively characterize the radiometric response from a light source, thus they are less expensive. The spectrometer created in this research is able to measure and produce comparative lighting parameters as well as an actual radiometer spectrometer.

Comments

Advisors: Mills, William J.; Martin, Kevin B.||Committee members: Mills, William J.; Martin, Kevin B.; Azad, Abul K. M.||Includes bibliographical references.

Recommended Citation

Cathey, Justin Leslie, "Validation of a low-cost sensor for development of wearable and handheld spectrometers" (2019). Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations. 6612.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/allgraduate-thesesdissertations/6612

Extent

136 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

Rights Statement

In Copyright

Rights Statement 2

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Media Type

Text