In our discussions, we often talk of Texereau, Berry, Kestner, Bartels, Millies-Lacroix, and how they represent the surfaces of mirrors from the results of Foucault tests. Much of their work was done before computers were commonplace. In the early years of the PC, extraordinary efforts were made to implement computer analysis of Foucault test data. But DOS programs are showing their age. Some require restarting from the beginning if a mistake is made at any point during data entry.
Printing requires a multi-step operation and an additional graphics program.
There are few options for adapting them to individual needs, preferences, or tastes. Finally, one needs a collection of these programs. Each has a different interface and multiple menus, and requires re-entering the data to get the job done. Directions and documentation pop-up as needed. Return to top.