The University of Texas High-Resolution X-ray CT Facility provides a volumetric scan of a Polistes sp. wasp specimen. The dataset contains 540 slices with voxel sizes of 0.01464mm in X and Y dimensions and 0.0322mm in Z. The scan was performed by Matthew Colbert and Philip Watson on 13 December 2004 for Dr. Timothy Rowe.
Use Cases
- 3D morphological analysis of insect anatomy based on the high-resolution CT scan
- Developing segmentation models for biological structures based on the volumetric image data
- Comparative studies of Hymenoptera anatomy using the detailed internal scan
- Testing 3D reconstruction algorithms on a real biological specimen with known voxel dimensions
Strengths
- Voxel dimensions are precisely specified at 0.01464mm (X/Y) and 0.0322mm (Z)
- Total slice count is explicitly stated as 540
- Scan date and personnel are clearly documented as 13 December 2004 by Matthew Colbert and Philip Watson
- Provenance is clear, originating from a recognized facility (UTCT) for a specific researcher
Limitations
- Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
Provenance
- Source
- The University of Texas High-Resolution X-ray CT Facility (UTCT)
- Collection Method
- X-ray CT scanning
- Time Range
- Scanned 13 December 2004
- Freshness
- Last updated 2024-03-18 05:02:24; freshness should be verified
- Geography
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