Advanced Methods and Models for Describing Coating Appearance

Published

July 7, 1997

Author(s)

M E. McKnight, Jonathan W. Martin

Abstract

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has recently initiated a study to advance appearance metrology. A systems approach which applies technological advances in oprical metrology, mathematical modeling, and computer rendering to the development of new methods of appearance characterization and to more accurate methods of modeling the appearance of coatings and coated objects will be used. Corresponding experimental and modeling research activities will be conducted in four areas: coating composition, microstructure of coating films, reflectance properties, and appearance descriptions. The parameterized mathematical models and computer rendering, when coupled with advanced measurements, will support the capability of researchers and engineers to assess the contirbution of coating constituents to appearance and help design coatings with appropriate initial appearance and durability properties. This paper presents an overview of the planned research

Proceedings Title

Organic Coatings - Waterborne; High Solids; Powder Coatings, 23rd International Conference

Conference Dates

July 7-11, 1997

Conference Location

Athens,

Pub Type

Conferences

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Keywords

coatings, appearance, BRDF, computer rendering, gloss, microstructure, optical properties

Citation

McKnight, M. and Martin, J. (1997), Advanced Methods and Models for Describing Coating Appearance, Organic Coatings - Waterborne; High Solids; Powder Coatings, 23rd International Conference, Athens, , [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=916594 (Accessed April 25, 2026)

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