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Choosing the best image segmentation method for computational modeling depends on image quality. Active contours excel in clear images, while adaptive clustering is superior for noisy or variable images.

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  • Computational Mechanics
  • Image Analysis
  • Scientific Computing

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  • Accurate geometric representation is crucial for image-based Eulerian fluid and solid mechanics models.
  • Level set-based segmentation methods are frequently used for feature and boundary definition.
  • Selecting the optimal segmentation approach is vital for reliable computational modeling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate three level set-based segmentation methods for defining features and boundary conditions in image-based computational mechanics.
  • To identify the segmentation approach yielding the best geometric representation for fluid and solid modeling.
  • To facilitate geometry extraction from diverse imaging modalities and noise levels for immersed boundary methods.

Main Methods:

  • Segmentation of 2D and 3D images from optical, X-ray CT, and ultrasound modalities.
  • Application of active contours, k-means, and adaptive clustering segmentation techniques.
  • Conversion of segmentation contours to level sets, with smoothing as needed for simulations.
  • Comparison of results using visual inspection and quantitative metrics (contrast ratio, SNR, CNR).

Main Results:

  • Active contours provide inherent smoothing and continuous contours, suitable for high-contrast, low-noise images.
  • K-means and adaptive clustering produce discrete contours requiring post-processing (e.g., SRAD smoothing).
  • Adaptive clustering significantly outperforms other methods for images with high noise and global intensity variations due to its statistical approach.

Conclusions:

  • Algorithm selection for image segmentation is challenging, especially for geometric modeling.
  • This study provides insights into choosing appropriate segmentation methods based on image characteristics.
  • A practical framework is presented for generating geometric surfaces for Eulerian simulations.