Authors:
Wolfgang Osten
;
Giancarlo Pedrini
and
Marc Wilke
Affiliation:
University of Stuttgart, Germany
Keyword(s):
Remote Laboratory, Remote Metrology, Virtual Laboratory, Cloud Computing, Comparative Digital Holography, Optical Shape Measurement, Master-Sample-Comparison.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Cloud Computing
;
Cloud Computing Enabling Technology
;
Xaas
Abstract:
Cloud computing introduces a new paradigm for using IT resources, the often quoted “everything as a service”, where resources are leased and paid for on a time-limited ad-hoc basis. Related advances in information technology open up the potential of combining optical systems with net based infrastructures, allowing for remote inspection and virtual metrology. Coupling the cloud to physically existent laboratories provides universal access to non-virtual resources. In this paper, we report our recent work on building a remote laboratory for digital holographic metrology. We describe the architecture and the techniques involved in setting up the remote controlling metrology system. Further consideration will be given to the integration into an advanced infrastructure for remote experimentation, data storage and publication.