Imaging properties of scanning equalization digital radiography: A simulation study

Peter Balter, The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston

Abstract

We have developed an empirically based simulation system to create images equivalent in SNR and SPR to those that would be acquired with various possible SEDR configurations. This system uses a collection of spot collimated full-field images (SCFFIs) of an anthropomorphic chest phantom, taken at high exposure levels and rescaled in noise and intensity, then digitally collimated and combined to produce the simulated SEDR images. This system allows for the study of design trade-offs between different equalization feedback schemes and scatter rejection geometries in addition to estimating the clinical benefits of SEDR over traditional imaging techniques. Data from this simulation system has demonstrated that SEDR techniques offer potential significant improvements over currently used digital radiography techniques for chest imaging.

Subject Area

Radiation|Radiology

Recommended Citation

Balter, Peter, "Imaging properties of scanning equalization digital radiography: A simulation study" (2003). Texas Medical Center Dissertations (via ProQuest). AAI3099239.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/dissertations/AAI3099239

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