PC-based digital imaging for storing microscopy images for surveillance programs
Advances in video technology and digital imaging have resulted in the ability to produce an image in high quality digital format. Images that are created and viewed in a digital format can be quantitatively measured and then stored to disk for later examination. Write-once read many (WORM) optical disks are excellent media for permanently archiving digital images. One of the best applications for this image storage technology is storage of microscopy images for surveillance programs. Currently, the most common type of recording medium used in service laboratories is Polaroid instant developing film. The short developing time and ease in processing make it swell suited for most high volume laboratories. But the convenience of this film has a substantial price tag. Depending on the type of film, each picture can cost about $1.50. The two metallurgical support laboratories at Mound are frequently required to make multiple copies for design agencies or program managers. Permanent archiving of photos is required for both WR and surveillance samples. This has made Polaroid film a significant part of the expense budget. In addition, the thousands of photos taken annually present a considerable storage problem. 2 figs.
- Research Organization:
- EG and G Mound Applied Technologies, Miamisburg, OH (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE/DP
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-88DP43495
- OSTI ID:
- 6959420
- Report Number(s):
- MLM-3633(OP); CONF-9004146-8; ON: DE90010080
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 16. DOE compatibility, aging and service life conference, Livermore, CA (USA), 24-26 Apr 1990
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
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MICROSTRUCTURE
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ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTERS
COMMUNICATIONS
DATA PROCESSING
GRAIN SIZE
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