Significance and Use
The gauge is intended to provide a means for measuring total image unsharpness as independently as practicable from the imaging system contrast sensitivity limitations. Further description and details of the gauge are provided in EN-462-5:1994.
The gauge can be used in conjunction with a contrast sensitivity measuring gauge, as described in Practice E 1647.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the design and basic use of a gauge used to determine the total image unsharpness of radiographs and radioscopic systems.
1.2 This practice is applicable to radiographic and radioscopic imaging systems utilizing X-ray and gamma ray radiation sources.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 The gauge described can be used effectively with radiation energies up to 400 kv. When using energies in the megavolt range the results may not be completely satisfactory.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E747 Practice for Design, Manufacture and Material Grouping Classification of Wire Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for Radiology
E1025 Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material Grouping Classification of Hole-Type Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for Radiology
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
E1647 Practice for Determining Contrast Sensitivity in Radiology
EN Standard
EN-462-5:1994 Nondestructive Testing--Image Quality of Radiographs--Part 5: Image Quality Indicators (Duplex Wire Type)--Determination of Total Image Unsharpness Value Available from British Standards Institute (BSI), 389 Chiswick High Rd., London W4 4AL, U.K., http://www.bsi-global.com.
Keywords
contrast sensitivity gauge; gamma ray; imaging system; radiation; radiation energy; spatial resolution; total image unsharpness; x-ray; Contrast sensitivity; Image analysis--radiographic testing; Radiation exposure; Radiological examination; Spatial resolution; Total image unsharpness
ICS Code
DOI: 10.1520/E2002-98R09
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