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Digital image processing of bone - Problems and potentialsThe development of a digital image processing system for bone histomorphometry and fluorescent marker monitoring is discussed. The system in question is capable of making measurements of UV or light microscope features on a video screen with either video or computer-generated images, and comprises a microscope, low-light-level video camera, video digitizer and display terminal, color monitor, and PDP 11/34 computer. Capabilities demonstrated in the analysis of an undecalcified rat tibia include the measurement of perimeter and total bone area, and the generation of microscope images, false color images, digitized images and contoured images for further analysis. Software development will be based on an existing software library, specifically the mini-VICAR system developed at JPL. It is noted that the potentials of the system in terms of speed and reliability far exceed any problems associated with hardware and software development.
Document ID
19820032162
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Morey, E. R.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Wronski, T. J.
(NASA Ames Research Center Biomedical Research Div., Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: Metabolic Bone Disease and Related Research
Volume: 2 S
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
82A15697
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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