Medical imaging and military technology: opportunities for conversion and cooperation

Harrison H. Barrett

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Abstract

Economic conversion is the process of transforming defense industries to commercial purposes. This paper presents the case for the necessity of conversion and discusses particular strategies for accomplishing it. Some opportunities for conversion of military technologies to medical imaging are identified, and a six-step plan is offered for defense contractors contemplating conversion.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
PublisherPubl by Int Soc for Optical Engineering
Pages2-12
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)0819409413
StatePublished - 1992
EventMathematical Methods in Medical Imaging - San Diego, CA, USA
Duration: Jul 23 1992Jul 24 1992

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume1768
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherMathematical Methods in Medical Imaging
CitySan Diego, CA, USA
Period7/23/927/24/92

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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