Title :
Development of a PC-based virtual simulation system for the small department
Author :
Min, C.K. ; Chung, Wing Kwong ; Choi, Eugene K. ; Chang, H.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Radiat. Oncology, Ulsan Univ.
Abstract :
For practical use and cost-effectiveness, the authors have developed a PC-based virtual simulation method with custom-made DRR image and many new simulation functions. The method shows compatible reliability and effectiveness compared with commercial versions using a workstation in terms of DRR image quality, ease of use, handling of various simulation tools and simulation results of all the crucial parameters such as beam parameters and localization of target and critical organs
Keywords :
computerised tomography; digital simulation; medical image processing; microcomputer applications; radiation therapy; virtual reality; DRR image quality; PC-based virtual simulation system; beam parameters; commercial versions; compatible reliability; critical organs; crucial parameters; custom-made DRR image; simulation functions; small department; target localization; workstation; Collimators; Computational modeling; Computed tomography; DICOM; Feedback; Flowcharts; Image converters; Interpolation; Portals; Ray tracing;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2000. Proceedings of the 22nd Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6465-1
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2000.900564
