Abstract
Digital Image Correlation (DIC) has become an important imaging technique in biomechanics, known for its non-invasive, optical assessment capabilities. However, traditional DIC systems have several limitations in biomechanical applications such as restricted observational fields and challenges to maintain the sample integrity. Advancements in the DIC technique have led to the development of panoramic-DIC (pDIC) systems. The pDIC system addresses the need for more comprehensive imaging of quasi-cylindrical samples by utilizing a sophisticated array of cameras and mirrors. It employs a concave conical mirror, transforming a conventional binocular stereo-DIC setup into an almost infinite-view system, through the use of multiple cameras that cover the full 360-degree surface of cylindrical samples. The objective of this research project is to further develop the hardware of the pDIC system for vascular imaging, arrange the software for image processing, and formulate the accessible steps to use this system. The ultimate goal is to enhance the utility of pDIC in vascular biomechanics, contributing to a better understanding of vascular diseases and their treatments.
Document Type
Final Report
Class Name
Mechanical Engineering and Material Sciences Independent Study
Date of Submission
12-26-2023
Recommended Citation
Zhang, Zhuangyu, "Advancements in Panoramic-DIC System for Vascular Imaging" (2023). Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Independent Study. 242.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/mems500/242