AME - Image Denoising for Enhancement of Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Many modern experimental techniques rely on optical information gathered via cameras, which can contain a variety of noise and false readings. To improve the accuracy of these techniques, it is necessary to identify and remove noise from the system post-processing. This project will entail a background study of existing denoising techniques for optical measurements, which will then be applied to a specific measurement called pressure/temperature sensitive paint (PSP&TSP). The project's ultimate goal is to remove noise from PSP and TSP measurements to improve their accuracy and extend the range of phenomena that can be used to measure.

Name of research group, project, or lab
Sakaue Lab
Why join this research group or lab?

We are an interdisciplinary lab combining fluid mechanics and chemistry. Students who are interested in interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply. We have collaborations with overseas institutions, such as JAXA (Japan), SUBARU (Japan), the University of Tokyo (Japan), Sophia University (Japan), Kanagawa University (Japan), Toyota Technological Institute (Japan), Aichi Institute of Technology (Japan), National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan), German Aerospace Center (Germany), Fraunhofer (Germany), and the Arctic University of Norway (Norway). There will be a chance for you to join one of them.

Logistics Information:
Project categories
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Student ranks applicable
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
Student qualifications

We are looking for a student who is interested in hands-on research and in analyzing collected data in a scientific manner. 

Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours
2 credits / 6-12 hours
3 credits / 12+ hours
Compensation
Research for Credit
Number of openings
1
Techniques learned

Image processing

Signal processing

Project start
beginning of the semester
Contact Information:
Mentor
hsakaue@nd.edu
Associate Professor
Name of project director or principal investigator
Hirotaka Sakaue
Email address of project director or principal investigator
hsakaue@nd.edu
1 sp. | 1 appl.
Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours (+2)
1 credit / 3-6 hours2 credits / 6-12 hours3 credits / 12+ hours
Project categories
Computer Science & Engineering (+2)
Aerospace and Mechanical EngineeringComputer Science & EngineeringElectrical Engineering