An advanced coarse-fine search approach for digital image correlation applications

Abstract

The paper presents a newly developed fine search algorithm used in the application of digital correlation. In order to evaluate its performance a special purpose application was developed using C# programming language. The algorithm was then tested on a pre-prepared set of the computer generated speckled images. It turned out to be much faster than the conventional fine search algorithm. Consequently, it is a major step forward in a never ending quest for a fast digital correlation execution with sub pixel accuracy.