AXIS: A Computer's Eye View of an X-Ray
Abstract
Human subjectivity and fatigue have long been a problem in x-ray interpretation. AXIS is a program to remove these problems from x-ray reading. To accomplish this, the process of film reading is being automated. X-ray radiographs of actual shell are being analyzed and from this analysis computer algorithms are being developed to characterize both the digital image of the shell and anomalous points on the shell image. The system will be installed in an ammunition plant and will be used as the film interpreter in an actual munition line. To keep up with production, ingenious use is being made of a device called an array processor. This device allows many computer operations to be accomplished simultaneously. The array processor will permit analysis of the radiographic image in about ten seconds. This report describes the basic techniques used to analyze a radiograph and also some of the equipment that will be used in the final system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA094753
Entities
People
- Joseph M. Argento
Organizations
- United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center