Resolution enhancement of ultrasonic B-mode images

Mosey, Stephen A.andCharlton, PeterandWells, Ian(2013)Resolution enhancement of ultrasonic B-mode images.Insight - Non-Destructive Testing and Condition Monitoring, 55 (2). ISSN 1354-2575

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    Abstract

    The use of ultrasonic array imaging systems is now commonplace throughout the NDT industry, but interpretation of the images produced by such systems can be a time-consuming process, which is further complicated by the inherent suboptimal resolution of such images. This paper proposes a three-step processing chain: noise-to-signal ratio (NSR) deconvolution, beam model weighted synthetic aperture focusing technique (BMW-SAFT) and statistical background noise removal (SBNR) image noise removal, which can be used to significantly enhance the temporal and spatial resolution of these systems. A validated simulation model is used to generate B-scan image data. Conventional Wiener filter deconvolution and SAFT methods are compared to those proposed, with results indicating a significant improvement.

    Item Type: Article
    Uncontrolled Keywords: 开证rasonic array imaging systems
    Subjects: Q Science > QC Physics
    T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
    T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
    Divisions: Institutes and Academies > Wales Institute for Science & Art (WISA) > Academic Discipline: Engineering
    Depositing User: Professor Peter Charlton
    Date Deposited: 18 Jan 2017 15:28
    Last Modified: 12 Apr 2023 11:15
    URI: https://repository.www.guaguababy.com/id/eprint/691

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