ASTM E2767-24
(Practice)Standard Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) Test Methods
Standard Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) Test Methods
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Personnel that are responsible for the creation, transfer, and storage of X-ray tomographic NDE data will use this standard. This practice defines a set of information modules that along with Practice E2339 and the DICOM standard provide a standard means to organize X-ray tomography test parameters and results. The X-ray CT test results may be displayed and analyzed on any device that conforms to this standard. Personnel wishing to view any tomographic inspection data stored according to Practice E2339 may use this document to help them decode and display the data contained in the DICONDE-compliant inspection record.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice facilitates the interoperability of X-ray computed tomography (CT) imaging equipment by specifying image data transfer and archival storage methods in commonly accepted terms. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with Practice E2339 on Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE). Practice E2339 defines an industrial adaptation of the NEMA Standards Publication titled Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM, see http://medical.nema.org), an international standard for image data acquisition, review, storage, and archival storage. The goal of Practice E2339, commonly referred to as DICONDE, is to provide a standard that facilitates the display and analysis of NDE test results on any system conforming to the DICONDE standard. Toward that end, Practice E2339 provides a data dictionary and a set of information modules that are applicable to all NDE modalities. This practice supplements Practice E2339 by providing information object definitions, information modules and a data dictionary that are specific to X-ray CT test methods.
1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues that arise when analyzing or archiving data from tomographic test equipment using proprietary data transfer and storage methods. As digital technologies evolve, data must remain decipherable through the use of open, industry-wide methods for data transfer and archival storage. This practice defines a method where all the X-ray CT technique parameters and test results are communicated and stored in a standard manner regardless of changes in digital technology.
1.3 This practice does not specify:
1.3.1 A testing or validation procedure to assess an implementation's conformance to the standard.
1.3.2 The implementation details of any features of the standard on a device claiming conformance.
1.3.3 The overall set of features and functions to be expected from a system implemented by integrating a group of devices each claiming DICONDE conformance.
1.4 Units—Although this practice contains no values that require units, it does describe methods to store and communicate data that do require units to be properly interpreted. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E2767 − 24
Standard Practice for
Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive
Evaluation (DICONDE) for X-ray Computed Tomography (CT)
1
Test Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2767; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 1.3.2 The implementation details of any features of the
standard on a device claiming conformance.
1.1 This practice facilitates the interoperability of X-ray
1.3.3 The overall set of features and functions to be ex-
computed tomography (CT) imaging equipment by specifying
pected from a system implemented by integrating a group of
image data transfer and archival storage methods in commonly
devices each claiming DICONDE conformance.
accepted terms. This document is intended to be used in
conjunction with Practice E2339 on Digital Imaging and 1.4 Units—Although this practice contains no values that
Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE). require units, it does describe methods to store and communi-
Practice E2339 defines an industrial adaptation of the NEMA cate data that do require units to be properly interpreted. The
Standards Publication titled Digital Imaging and Communica- values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No
tions in Medicine (DICOM, see http://medical.nema.org), an other units of measurement are included in this standard.
international standard for image data acquisition, review,
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
storage, and archival storage. The goal of Practice E2339,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
commonly referred to as DICONDE, is to provide a standard
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
that facilitates the display and analysis of NDE test results on
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
any system conforming to the DICONDE standard. Toward
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
that end, Practice E2339 provides a data dictionary and a set of
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
information modules that are applicable to all NDE modalities.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
This practice supplements Practice E2339 by providing infor-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
mation object definitions, information modules and a data
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
dictionary that are specific to X-ray CT test methods.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
that arise when analyzing or archiving data from tomographic
test equipment using proprietary data transfer and storage
2. Referenced Documents
methods. As digital technologies evolve, data must remain
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
decipherable through the use of open, industry-wide methods
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
for data transfer and archival storage. This practice defines a
E1441 Guide for Computed Tomography (CT)
method where all the X-ray CT technique parameters and test
E2339 Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in
results are communicated and stored in a standard manner
Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE)
regardless of changes in digital technology.
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2.2 Other Standard:
1.3 This practice does not specify:
NEMA PS3 / ISO 12052, Digital Imaging and Communica-
1.3.1 A testing or validation procedure to assess an imple-
tions in Medicine (DICOM) Standard, National Electrical
mentation’s conformance to the standard.
Manufacturers Association, Rosslyn, VA, USA (available
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nonde- For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
structive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.11 on Digital contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2024. Published April 2024. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as E2767 – 21. Available from National Electrical Manufacturers
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E2767 − 21 E2767 − 24
Standard Practice for
Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive
Evaluation (DICONDE) for X-ray Computed Tomography (CT)
1
Test Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2767; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This practice facilitates the interoperability of X-ray computed tomography (CT) imaging equipment by specifying image data
transfer and archival storage methods in commonly accepted terms. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with
Practice E2339 on Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE). Practice E2339 defines an
industrial adaptation of the NEMA Standards Publication titled Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM, see
http://medical.nema.org), an international standard for image data acquisition, review, storage, and archival storage. The goal of
Practice E2339, commonly referred to as DICONDE, is to provide a standard that facilitates the display and analysis of NDE test
results on any system conforming to the DICONDE standard. Toward that end, Practice E2339 provides a data dictionary and a
set of information modules that are applicable to all NDE modalities. This practice supplements Practice E2339 by providing
information object definitions, information modules and a data dictionary that are specific to X-ray CT test methods.
1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues that arise when analyzing or archiving data from tomographic test
equipment using proprietary data transfer and storage methods. As digital technologies evolve, data must remain decipherable
through the use of open, industry-wide methods for data transfer and archival storage. This practice defines a method where all
the X-ray CT technique parameters and test results are communicated and stored in a standard manner regardless of changes in
digital technology.
1.3 This practice does not specify:
1.3.1 A testing or validation procedure to assess an implementation’s conformance to the standard.
1.3.2 The implementation details of any features of the standard on a device claiming conformance.
1.3.3 The overall set of features and functions to be expected from a system implemented by integrating a group of devices each
claiming DICONDE conformance.
1.4 Units—Although this practice contains no values that require units, it does describe methods to store and communicate data
that do require units to be properly interpreted. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of
measurement are included in this standard.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.11 on Digital Imaging
and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE).
Current edition approved June 1, 2021Feb. 1, 2024. Published July 2021April 2024. Originally approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 20182021 as
E2767 – 13E2767 – 21.(2018). DOI:10.1520/E2767-21. DOI:10.1520/E2767-24.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of
the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
E1441 Guide for Computed Tomography (CT)
E2339 Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE)
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2.2 Other Standard:
NEMA
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