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Improvement of CAT scanned imagesDigital enhancement procedure improves definition of images. Tomogram is generated from large number of X-ray beams. Beams are collimated and small in diameter. Scanning device passes beams sequentially through human subject at many different angles. Battery of transducers opposite subject senses attenuated signals. Signals are transmitted to computer where they are used in construction of image on transverse plane through body.
Document ID
19790000374
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Roberts, E., Jr.
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 4
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Life Sciences
Report/Patent Number
LEW-13276
Accession Number
79B10374
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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