Effective brightness

Data Filtering Raw data include noise, distorted and invahd data caused by the hardware system and/or the environment. The acquired data must be filtered to eliminate invalid data. Point data can be invalid due to many reasons, often caused by reflectivity of surface elements, objects in the background, moving objects, atmospheric effects, bright objects, etc. The elimination process often has to be done interactively since no automatic method can foresee all possible causes. The acquired data also may be filtered to reduce the level of noise caused by the precision of the data acquisition system or to reduce the number of points in a dense area. 

Figure 12.4. Photograph of the transmitted laser beam with the liquid crystal trim (a) at low laser intensity, showing no limiting effect. Bright spot is due to the laser. The photo is deliberately overexposed to highlight the weak laser spot, (b) Above the limiting threshold, showing greatly attenuated laser spot.

Process variables also play a significant part in determination of surface finish. For example, the higher the current density, generally the smoother the finish on the workpiece surface. Tests using nickel machined in HCl solution show that the surface finish improves from an etched to a poHshed appearance when the current density is increased from ca 8 to 19 A/cm and the flow velocity is held constant. A similar effect is achieved when the electrolyte velocity is increased. Bright smooth finishes are obtained over the main machining zone using both NaCl and NaNO electrolyte solutions and current densities of 45-75 A/cm. ... 

Prospects in the United States for deploying breeders on a large scale were bright when it was beHeved that rich uranium ore would be quickly exhausted as use of nuclear power expanded. The expected demand for uranium was not realized, however. Moreover, the utiliza tion of breeders requires reprocessing (39). In 1979 a ban was placed on reprocessing in the United States. A dampening effect on development of that part of the fuel cycle for breeder reactors resulted. The CRFBP was canceled and France and Japan became leaders in breeder development. 

Safety Showers. Safety showers and eyewash fountains or hoses should be installed where corrosive or toxic materials are handled. A large-volume, low velocity discharge from directly overhead should effect continuous drenching, ie, a minimum flow of 20 L/min (50 gal /min). Water to outside showers may be heated to a maximum temperature of 27°C by an electric heating cable. The valves for all safety showers should be at the same height and relative position to the shower head, and they should operate in the same way and direction. The shower station should be identified by paint of a bright, contrasting color. In areas where chemicals harmful to the eyes may be encountered, an eyewash fountain or spray should be available in case of splash accidents. 

The color and effect produced by NGR stains and any stain mixture depend on several factors other than the colors or type of dyes used. Those factors include strength of the mixture, the amount appHed, the type of substrate, and the solvent system used for the stain. The role of the wood stain is not to provide protection rather, the primary function of the stain is to impart color effects by accentuating grain patterns. The transparency and brightness needed to enhance the natural beauty of the wood are optimized by using dye-type stains for wood. 

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