School of Engineering
UCLan Coursework Assessment Brief
Module Title: Digital Signal & Image Processing A Module Code: EL3147
Academic Year
2022/23
Non-Destructive Identification of Mechanically Stronger Composite Plates
This assessment is worth 25% of the overall module mark
In this assessment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
Demonstrate an understanding of, and an ability to use, appropriate analysis techniques for digital signals and images.
Apply and assess 1-D digital filters and their design, analysis, representation and implementation using appropriate methods including computer-based simulations.
Appraise an appropriate fast prototyping software development platform to analyse digital signals and/or images and thereby specify processing requirements for particular practical applications.
Assessment Elements Weighting (%)
Task 1: Signal Analysis 24
Task 2: Noise Reduction 36
Task 3: Attenuation Estimation 20
Task 4: Part Sentencing 20
Total 100
Aim
Assessment Brief
This assignment is designed to give students an introduction to digital signal and image processing (DSIP) through their applications in ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation of engineering structures. You are required to use the Matlab software package to design and implement a DSIP system to identify a mechanically stronger plate manufactured using composite carbon fibre materials.
Background and Problem
In a carbon fibre composite part, porosity is a defect that appears as small interlaminar voids. As the level of porosity increases, the mechanical strength of the composite part decreases. To evaluate the porosity level non- destructively, ultrasonic measurement is commonly employed. The process involves transmission of high-intensity ultrasonic waves through the component part under measurement and assessment of the relative amplitu