Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Functions (hierarchy name)
4. functions (activities)
5. [functions by general context]
6. analytical functions
7. analysis

Anotations

Scope note:

Method for analyzing the image of a textured object into a set of quantitative measurements revealing its qualities described by terms such as rough, smooth, silky, or bumpy as a function of the spatial variation in pixel intensities. The sample images can be obtained through various digital image processing methods, including diffraction-based analyses.