Evaluating the robustness of dual apodization with cross-correlation

We have recently presented a new method to suppress side lobes and clutter in ultrasound imaging called dual apodization with cross-correlation (DAX). However, due to the random nature of speckle, artifactual black spots may arise with DAX-processed images. In this paper, we present one possible sol...

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Veröffentlicht in:IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control. - 1986. - 56(2009), 2 vom: 01. Feb., Seite 291-303
1. Verfasser: Seo, Chi Hyung (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Yen, Jesse T
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2009
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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