Clark, N. D.L. , Adams, C., Lawton, T., Cruickshank, A. R.I. and Woods, K. (2004) The Elgin marvel: using magnetic resonance imaging to look at a mouldic fossil from the Permian of Elgin, Scotland, UK. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 22(2), pp. 269-273. (doi: 10.1016/j.mri.2003.09.006)
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Abstract
The successful use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a moldic fossil dicynodont from the Permian aeolian Hopeman Sandstone Formation of Elgin, Scotland, UK, provides paleontologists with a nondestructive technique for examining fossils preserved in this fashion. For large moldic fossils, medical scanners such as the Phillips Gyroscan MRI, provide adequate resolution for gross morphologic determination. The 3-D rendered images using software such as Philips Easivision allows the fossil to be examined and dissected without causing any physical damage to the original material. From the scans it is also possible to produce 3-D stereolithographs for a more tactile manipulation of the renderings.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Clark, Dr Neil |
Authors: | Clark, N. D.L., Adams, C., Lawton, T., Cruickshank, A. R.I., and Woods, K. |
College/School: | University Services > Library and Collection Services > Museum and Art Gallery |
Journal Name: | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
ISSN: | 0730-725X |
ISSN (Online): | 1873-5894 |
Published Online: | 04 March 2004 |
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