Axial and Lateral Resolution Flashcards
Resolution
the ability to create an accurate image
Axial resolution
the ability to distinguish two objects that are front to back or parallel to sound beam
LARRD
longitudinal, axial, range, radial, depth
For two objects to be resolved means they are?
distinguishable from each other
____ pulses have a better LARRD
short (in length or duration)
If the distance between two objects is less than the axial resolution, will they be resolved?
No
If the distance between two objects is greater than the axial resolution, will they be resolved?
Yes
Equation for axial resolution
SPL/2
What affects axial resolution?
SPL, frequency, damping
SPL and LARRD have a _____ relationship
inverse
Frequency and axial resolution have a ______ relationship
direct
Damping and LARRD have a ______ relationship
direct
the ability to distinguish two objects that are side by side or perpendicular to sound beam
Lateral resolution is equal to the?
beam diameter
Lateral resolution is best at what point In the beam?
focus
LATA
lateral, angular, transverse, azimuthal
What affects lateral resolution
focusing, transducer diameter, frequency
True or False: Focusing will improve the lateral resolution
True
Lateral resolution and transducer diameter have a ____ relationship
direct
LATA and frequency have a _____ relationship
direct