Abstract
This paper has sought to outline the design of a particle shape analysis system. The discussion has exploited the assumption that shape, in this case the shape of powder particles, is assessed by the human observer using fuzzy sets. A three step system has been suggested in which the first step amounts to a clear example of decision making in a fuzzy environment. An attempt has been made to design the system by analoging certain features of the human perception of shape. A shape comparator is discussed and its design principles and an example of its construction is presented.
The system will be further developed in particular:
1. a detailed network comparator will be developed
2. a study of the cost of shape assessment methods will be made.
