A programmable software framework for the generation of simulated surface topography

Todhunter, Luke D.; Senin, Nicola; Leach, Richard; Lawes, Simon; Blateyron, Fran�ois; Harris, Peter

Abstract

A flexible and programmable software framework has been developed that enables the creation of simulated, areal surface topography datasets. The framework allows the creation of surfaces through a layered approach where deterministic topographic structures can be combined with pseudo-random periodic and non-periodic components. The software can be used to generate reference topographies useful for the testing and validation of surface metrology methods and algorithms. The software framework is implemented in Matlab, and features a graphical user interface that enables easy navigation, and allows users to control the topography creation process. In addition to providing a complete analytical description for some classes of generated surfaces, the framework allows the surface datasets to be exported in the Surface Data File format, thus enabling easy transfer to a wide array of commercial surface metrology software applications.

Citation

Todhunter, L. D., Senin, N., Leach, R., Lawes, S., Blateyron, F., & Harris, P. A programmable software framework for the generation of simulated surface topography. Presented at euspen 18th International Conference & Exhibition

• Conference Name: euspen 18th International Conference & Exhibition
• End Date: Jun 8, 2018
• Acceptance Date: May 1, 2018
• Publication Date: Jun 8, 2018
• Deposit Date: Jul 20, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 20, 2018
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/937110
• Related Public URLs: https://www.euspen.eu/events/18th-international-conference-exhibition-4th-8th-june-2018-2-2-2/
• Contract Date: Jul 20, 2018