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Artem Amirkhanov¹, Christoph Heinzl, Michael Reiter

¹Institute of Computer Graphics and Algorithms, Vienna University of Technology, Austria. artem@cg.tuwien.ac.at

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|October 27, 2010

Summary

This study introduces a visual analysis tool for industrial cone-beam X-ray computed tomography (CT) systems. It simulates specimen placement to predict and minimize artifacts, improving scan accuracy.

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Area of Science:

Industrial imaging
Computed tomography
Artifact reduction

Background:

Industrial cone-beam X-ray computed tomography (CT) systems are prone to artifacts from improper specimen placement.
These artifacts can compromise the accuracy and reliability of 3D reconstructions.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a visual-analysis tool for CT systems to predict and mitigate placement-induced artifacts.
To provide a simulation-based preview for optimizing specimen positioning before scanning.

Main Methods:

The tool utilizes 3D geometrical surface models for input.
It simulates specimen placement, estimating artifacts and deviations.
Analysis includes penetration lengths, placement stability, and Radon space investigation with novel visualizations.

Main Results:

The tool identifies optimal and suboptimal specimen placements and problematic regions.
A stability widget assesses the robustness of placement parameters.
Performance was validated against real-world data from two specimens.

Conclusions:

The developed visual-analysis tool effectively predicts and helps minimize artifacts in industrial CT scans.
It enables preliminary analysis for optimal specimen placement, enhancing scan quality and data reliability.