Title :
An Instrument for Bone Mineral Measurement Using a Microprocessor as the Control and Arithmetic Element
Author :
Alberi, J.L. ; Hardy, W.H., II
Author_Institution :
Brookhaven National Laboratory Upton, New York 11973
Abstract :
We have developed a self-contained instrument for the determination of bone mineral content by photon absorptometry. A high-resolution detection system allows measurements to be made at up to 16 photon energies. Control and arithmetic functions are performed by a microprocessor. Analysis capability and limitations are discussed.
Keywords :
Absorption; Arithmetic; Biological materials; Bones; Energy measurement; Extremities; Instruments; Microprocessors; Minerals; Performance analysis;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1976.4328320
