CORE--DIGITAL IMAGING

成像模块为核心调查人员提供关于视觉数据获取、分析和呈现的建议、培训和技术支持。该模块为有兴趣充分利用成像技术能力的研究人员提供了一个中心资源。该模块协助培训个人使用数字成像设备，分析和显示数字图像，并就选择适当的图像分析软件和培训其使用提供建议。在大多数情况下，对每个实验室来说，充分发展成像设备所需的专业知识是不切实际的，因为它们很少被使用，而且学习曲线很陡峭。此外，成像设备的工作知识不容易从一个相对缺乏经验的用户传达给另一个。不幸的是，这导致了低效率和潜在的意外但不适当的操纵数字数据支持的图像。通过接触经验丰富的图形专家，视觉研究的环境得到了改善，他们可以帮助研究人员最好地、最适当地利用他们可用的复杂成像设备和软件工具来显示和分析他们的结果。

The Imaging Module provides core investigators with advice, training and technical support on the acquisition, analysis and presentation of visual data. The module provides a central resource for investigators interested in fully utilizing the capabilities of imaging technology. The module assists in training individuals in the use of digital imaging devices, analysis and display of digital images, and provides advice on the selection of appropriate image analysis software and training in its use. For the most part, it is impractical for each laboratory to fully develop the expertise necessary for imaging devices because they are used infrequently and the learning curve is steep. Furthermore, working knowledge of an imaging device is not easily communicated from one relatively inexperienced user to another. This unfortunately results in inefficiencies and potentially unintended but inappropriate manipulation of the digital data supporting the image. The environment for vision research is enhanced by access to an experienced graphics specialist who can help investigators make the best and most appropriate use of the sophisticated imaging devices available to them and the software tools with which to display and analyze their results.