CORE--DIGITAL IMAGING

成像模块为核心研究人员提供关于视觉数据的获取、分析和呈现的建议、培训和技术支持。该单元为有兴趣充分利用成像技术能力的调查人员提供了一个中央资源。该单元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咨询意见。在大多数情况下，这是不切实际的，每个实验室充分开发成像设备所需的专业知识，因为他们很少使用，学习曲线是陡峭的。此外，成像设备的工作知识不容易从一个相对没有经验的用户传达到另一个用户。不幸的是，这导致效率低下，并且可能导致对支持图像的数字数据的无意但不适当的操纵。视觉研究的环境通过访问经验丰富的图形专家来增强，他们可以帮助研究人员最好和最适当地使用他们可用的复杂成像设备以及显示和分析结果的软件工具。

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.