Image Quality Assessment Guidelines Development

The contract aims to develop standardized guidelines for evaluating the quality of petrographic images used as input for artificial intelligence systems, with a focus on critical factors such as focus accuracy, staining consistency, lighting conditions, resolution standards, and the detection and mitigation of digital artifacts. These guidelines will ensure that images meet consistent, high-quality thresholds necessary for reliable and reproducible AI analysis in geological applications, reducing variability and enhancing decision-making accuracy. The standards will be designed for broad applicability across imaging platforms and laboratory environments within the natural resources sector. This subcontract is issued by the Government of Canada through the Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) under NAICS code 541330, which corresponds to scientific consulting services. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with a deadline for responses set for August 7, 2026, and performance is expected to occur within Canada. The project emphasizes the need for uniformity in digital image acquisition and preprocessing to support advanced analytical tools, making the resulting guidelines essential for future AI-driven geological assessments and resource evaluation efforts.