title: MRI scanner transport system.
abstract: A computer-controlled transport system has been designed and tested for small bore magnetic resonance scanners for animal research. The transport system allows remote animal positioning based on scout images using a graphic interface. The design utilized commercially available components suitable for use in the scanner's strong magnetic field. Tests indicate positioning accuracy of the transport system to be within 0.13 mm.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Texas Medical School, Houston 77030.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Phillips
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Falconer
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Botzer
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Narayana
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000830:Animals, Laboratory; D004867:Equipment Design; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000662:veterinary; D008961:Models, Structural