Magnetic resonance imaging as a tool for extravehicular activity analysisThe purpose of this research is to examine the value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a means of conducting kinematic studies of the hand for the purpose of EVA capability enhancement. After imaging the subject hand using a magnetic resonance scanner, the resulting 2D slices were reconstructed into a 3D model of the proximal phalanx of the left hand. Using the coordinates of several landmark positions, one is then able to decompose the motion of the rigid body. MRI offers highly accurate measurements due to its tomographic nature without the problems associated with other imaging modalities for in vivo studies.
Document ID
19920073068
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Dickenson, R.
Lorenz, C.
Peterson, S.
Strauss, A.
Main, J. (Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN, United States)