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  • Colorimetry
  • Optical Measurement Science

Background:

  • Tristimulus colorimeters measure color based on human visual response.
  • Calibration is essential for accurate color measurements, but introduces uncertainties.
  • Source spectral distribution and detector responsivity are key calibration parameters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate uncertainties in tristimulus colorimeter measurements.
  • To compare uncertainties between source-based and detector-based calibration factors.
  • To evaluate uncertainties in spectral mismatch factor calculations.

Main Methods:

  • Uncertainty estimation for calibration factors derived from spectral distribution.
  • Uncertainty estimation for calibration factors derived from spectral responsivities.
  • Application to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) colorimeter and International Commission on Illumination (CIE) Illuminant A.

Main Results:

  • Detector-based calibration factors exhibit lower uncertainties compared to source-based factors.
  • Uncertainties in spectral mismatch factor calculations were also estimated.
  • Recalibrating colorimeter factors for the test source minimizes uncertainties when spectral data is known.

Conclusions:

  • Detector-based calibration is preferred for reduced measurement uncertainty.
  • Accurate spectral data allows for recalibration, minimizing correlations and improving accuracy.
  • This work provides a framework for quantifying color measurement uncertainties.