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Full color and three dimensional radiographic displays, discussing electronic systems, TV picture tube, isometric display and photograph reproduction
Radiographic techniques determining aluminum weld surface and subsurface cracks using aluminum penetrameters
Reference of X-ray film images provides examples of weld defects, film quality, stainless steel welded tubing, and acceptable weld conditions. A summary sheet details the discrepancies shown on the film strip. This reference aids in interpreting and evaluating radiographic film of weldments.
Solid state radiographic image amplifier for direct viewing of images
Radiographic interpretation guide for aluminum alloy welds
Solid state image amplifiers for fluoroscopic screens and X ray film used in radiographic analysis
Radiographic flaw detection evaluation in aluminum TIG welds
Black and white roentgenograms conversion to full color and three dimensional CRT radiograph displays, incorporating electronic data processing circuitry
Bone density studies of bed rest subjects by radiographic method
Neutron radiographic viewing system consisting of camera head and control processor is developed for use in nondestructive testing applications. Camera head consists of neutron-sensitive image intensifier system, power supply, and SEC vidicon camera head. Both systems, with their optics, are housed on test mount.
The design, development and application of a neutron radiographic viewing system for use in nondestructive testing applications is considered. The system consists of a SEC vidicon camera, neutron image intensifier system, disc recorder, and TV readout. Neutron bombardment of the subject is recorded by an image converter and passed through an optical system into the SEC vidicon. The vidicon output may be stored, or processed for visual readout.
A radiographic inspection facility was developed at the NASA Lewis Research Center. The facility uses a digital computer to provide enhanced images in near real-time. Some capabilities of the facility are demonstrated in the inspection of a fan frame ring for an experimental aircraft gas turbine. The ring was fabricated from a carbon-fiber-reinforced epoxy composite material. Inspection procedures were evaluated, and comparisons were made with an ultrasonic C-scan and conventional film X-ray.
A real time radiographic inspection facility has been developed for nondestructive evaluation applications. It consists of an X-ray source, an X-ray sensitive television imaging system, an electronic analog image processing system, and a digital image processing system. The digital image processing system is composed of a computer with the necessary software to drive the overall facility. Descriptions are given of the design strategy, the facility's components, and its current capabilities.
Resolution of neutron radiographic images of thermally conductive film is increased by replacing approximately 5 percent of aluminum powder, which provides thermal conductivity, with gadolinium oxide. Oxide is also chemically stable.
Chest radiographs in five seated normal volunteers at 1 G and 0 G were made with a view toward comparing human lung shape during normal gravity and weightlessness. Lung shape was assessed by measuring lung heights and widths in upper, middle and lower lung regions. No significant differences were found between any of the 1-G and 0-G measurements, although there was a slight tendency for the lung to become shorter and wider at 0 G. The evidence that gravity causes regional differences in ventilation by direct action on the lung is consistent with the theoretical analysis of West and Matthews (1972).
The application of spacial frequency encoding techniques which allow different regions of the X-ray spectrum to be encoded on conventional radiographs was studied. Clinical considerations were reviewed, as were experimental studies involving the encoding and decoding of X-ray images at different energies and the subsequent processing of the data to produce images of specific materials in the body.
Radiological techniques were utilized for monitoring progressive changes in compact bone in the tibia of monkeys during experimentally induced osteopenia. Bone mass loss in the tibia during restraint was evaluated from radiographs, from bone mineral analysis, and from images reconstructed from gamma ray computerized tomography. The losses during 6 months of restraint tended to occur predominantly in the proximal tibia and were characterized by subperiosteal bone loss, intracortical striations, and scalloped endosteal surfaces. Bone mineral content in the cross section of the tibia declined 17-21%. In 6 months of recovery, the mineral content of the proximal tibia remained depressed.
Conventional and microfocus X-radiographic techniques were compared to determine relative detectability limits for voids in green and sintered SiC and Si3N4. The relative sensitivity of the techniques was evaluated by comparing their ability to detect voids that were artificially introduced by a seeding process. For projection microfocus radiography the sensitivity of void detection at a 90/95 probability of detection/confidence level is 1.5% of specimen thickness in sintered SiC and Si3N4. For conventional contact radiography the sensitivity is 2.5% of specimen thickness. It appears that microfocus projection radiography is preferable to conventional contact radiography in cases where increased sensitivity is required and where the additional complexity of the technique can be tolerated.