ASTM E2767-11

Standard Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) Test Methods

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
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 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2011
• ICS: 35.240.80 - IT applications in health care technology
• Technical Committee: E07 - Nondestructive Testing
• Drafting Committee: E07.11 - Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE)

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E2767-10 - Standard Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) Test Methods
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Replaced By: ASTM E2767-13 - Standard Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) Test Methods
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E3169-18 - Standard Guide for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE)
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E3166-20e1 - Standard Guide for Nondestructive Examination of Metal Additively Manufactured Aerospace Parts After Build
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E1814-14(2022) - Standard Practice for Computed Tomographic (CT) Examination of Castings
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E1570-19 - Standard Practice for Fan Beam Computed Tomographic (CT) Examination
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E3375-23 - Standard Practice for Cone Beam Computed Tomographic (CT) Examination
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E3147-18 - Standard Practice for Evaluating DICONDE Interoperability of Nondestructive Testing and Inspection Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E3267-21 - Standard Guide for Building Information Models and Archiving for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE)
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E2339-21 - Standard Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE)
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E1672-12(2020) - Standard Guide for Computed Tomography (CT) System Selection
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:E2767 −11
StandardPractice for
Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive
Evaluation (DICONDE) for X-ray Computed Tomography (CT)
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Test Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation ; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
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 Although this practice contains no values that require
Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE). units, it does describe methods to store and communicate data
Practice E2339 defines an industrial adaptation of the NEMA that do require units to be properly interpreted. The values
Standards Publication titled Digital Imaging and Communica- stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units
tions in Medicine (DICOM, see http://medical.nema.org), an 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 and health practices and determine the applica-
any system conforming to the DICONDE standard. Toward
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
that end, Practice E2339 provides a data dictionary and a set of
information modules that are applicable to all NDE modalities. 2. Referenced Documents
This practice supplements Practice E2339 by providing infor-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
mation object definitions, information modules and a data
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
dictionary that are specific to X-ray CT test methods.
E1441 Guide for Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging
1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues
E1475 Guide for Data Fields for Computerized Transfer of
that arise when analyzing or archiving data from tomographic
Digital Radiological Examination Data
test equipment using proprietary data transfer and storage
E1570 Practice for Computed Tomographic (CT) Examina-
methods. As digital technologies evolve, data must remain
tion
decipherable through the use of open, industry-wide methods
E2339 Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in
for data transfer and archival storage. This practice defines a
Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE)
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method where all the X-ray CT technique parameters and test
2.2 Other Standard:
results are communicated and stored in a standard manner
DICOM National Electrical Manufacturers Association
regardless of changes in digital technology.
Standard for Digital Imaging and Communication in
Medicine (DICOM), 2011.
1.3 This practice does not specify:
1.3.1 A testing or validation procedure to assess an imple-
3. Terminology
mentation’s conformance to the standard.
3.1 Definitions:
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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 [e-mail]. 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 Dec. 1, 2011. Published January 2012. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E2767 - 10. Available from National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), 1300
DOI:10.1520/E2767-11. N. 17th St., Suite 1752, Rosslyn, VA 22209, http://www.nema.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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