Techniques for virtual palaeontology
Virtual palaeontology, the use of interactive three-dimensional digital models as a supplement or alternative to physical specimens for scientific study and communication, is rapidly becoming important to advanced students and researchers. Using non-invasive techniques, the method allows the capture of large quantities of useful data without damaging the fossils being studied Techniques for Virtual Palaeontology guides palaeontologists through the decisions involved in designing a virtual palae…
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- Full title :Techniques for virtual palaeontology / Mark D. Sutton, Imran A. Rahman, Russell J. Garwood.
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Virtual palaeontology, the use of interactive three-dimensional digital models as a supplement or alternative to physical specimens for scientific study and communication, is rapidly becoming important to advanced students and researchers. Using non-invasive techniques, the method allows the capture of large quantities of useful data without damaging the fossils being studied Techniques for Virtual Palaeontology guides palaeontologists through the decisions involved in designing a virtual palaeontology workflow and gives a comprehensive overview, providing discussions of underl.
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- Publication Date:2014.
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- Publisher(s):Wiley-Blackwell
- Place of Publication:Chichester, West Sussex, UK
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2014.
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- Description:1 online resource
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781118591253, 1118591259, 9781118591246, 1118591240, 9781118591192, 1118591194, 1118591135, 9781118591130, 9781306118774, 1306118778
- oclc:ocn854761796
- LC Classification:QE721.2.M63
- Dewey Decimal:560.285
Table of Contents
TECHNIQUES FOR VIRTUAL PALAEONTOLOGY; Copyright; Content; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction and History; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Historical Development; 1.2.1 Physical-Optical Tomography in the 20th Century; 1.2.2 The CT Revolution; 1.2.3 Modern Physical-Optical Tomography; 1.2.4 Other Modern Tomographic Techniques; 1.2.5 Surface-Based Techniques; 1.2.6 Historical Summary; References; Further Reading/Resources; 2 Destructive Tomography; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Physical-Optical Tomography; 2.2.1 Approaches to Surface Exposure; 2.2.2 Approaches to Imaging; 2.2.3 Other Considerations for Methodology.
2.2.4 Case Studies of Methodology2.3 Focused Ion Beam Tomography; 2.3.1 History; 2.3.2 Principles and Practicalities; 2.3.3 Examples in Palaeontology; 2.3.4 Summary; References; Further Reading/Resources; 3 Non-Destructive Tomography; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 X-Ray Computed Tomography; 3.2.1 Introduction to CT; 3.2.2 History; 3.2.3 X-Rays and Matter; 3.2.4 X-Ray Microtomography; 3.2.5 Medical Scanners; 3.2.6 Lab-Based Nanotomography (Nano- CT); 3.2.7 Synchrotron Tomography; 3.2.8 Tomographic Reconstruction; 3.2.9 Artefacts; 3.2.10 Phase-Contrast Tomography; 3.2.11 Scanning Considerations.
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