Through the Data Services the user can view the following metadata:
Metadata about Specimen preparation before scanning
Metadata |
Definition |
Example(s) |
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preparationEvent ID |
A unique identifier for the preparation event. |
"specimen-prep-00002" |
specimenID |
A unique identifier for the specimen in the format: mCT-0000x (where x = incrementing number, always with preceding zeros) |
"mCT-00001" |
specimenLabel |
The original label assigned on the specimen. |
"CalanusSt.307 Dorvilleidae CELB-5e-07" |
specimenProvider |
The person who provided the specimen that will be scanned |
"SarahFaulwetter" |
providerInstitute |
The institution which provided the specimen that will be scanned. |
"HCMR" |
specimenDescription |
A verbatim description of the specimen, which allows to understand the nature of the specimen at a glance |
"Copepod,whole animal" "Polychaeta,anterior part" |
size_mm |
The maximum size of specimen that will be scanned |
"3mm x 10mm" |
preservationMedium |
The current preservation medium of the specimen that will be scanned |
"96%Ethanol""water""unknown" |
Metadata about preparation during scanning
Metadata |
Definition |
Example(s) |
preparationEvent ID |
A unique identifier for the preparation event. |
"specimen-prep-00001" |
contrastEnhancementMethod |
The short name of chemicals used for contrast enhancement (staining) |
"none""PTA""Iodine"5"HMDS" |
protocol |
The detailed protocol of the contrast enhancement method can be a reference to a paper |
"0.3% PTA in 70% Ethanol""1% Iodine in 96% Ethanol |
time-span |
The date and time of the duration ofthe preparation (e.g. the staining process) in the format YYYY-MM-DD and HH-MM |
"9.30 am 10-10-2012 to 2.00 pm 10-10-2012" |
preparationNotes |
Any other notes on the specimen preparation process |
"2hours""24hours (overnight)""2x30 min""Object was inserted head-down into the pipette" |
specimenID |
A unique identifier for the specimen in the format: mCT-0000x (where x = incrementing number, always with preceding zeros) |
"mCT-00001" "mCT-00002" |
Metadata about scanning event
Metadata |
Definition |
Example(s) |
scanningEvent ID |
A unique identifier for the scanning event in a format: scan-0000x (where x=incrementing number) |
"scan-00001" "scan-00002" |
scannedPart |
The (body) part of the specimen that has been scanned |
"whole specimen" "whole bone" "anterior part" |
scannedBy |
The person who performed the scan |
"SarahFaulwetter" "ThanosDalianis" |
scanDate |
The starting date of the scanning process in the format YYYY-MM-DD |
"5/9/2012" |
specimenID |
A unique identifier for the specimen in the format: mCT-0000x (where x = incrementing number, always with preceding zeros) |
"mCT-00001" "mCT-00002" |
producedDatasetID |
A unique identifier for the product (i.e. dataset) of the scanning process |
" mCT-0001.zip" |
scanningDuration |
The duration of the scan in the format HH:MM |
"1:25:53 " |
sampleHolder |
A description of the device that holds the sample |
"yellow pipette tip" "SkyScan plastic tube" "styrofoam cylinder" |
digitalDevice |
The model of the Digital Device that was used for the scanning event |
"08E01106" |
digitalDeviceType |
The brand (manufacturer) of the Digital Device that was used for the scanning event |
"Skyscann" |
voltage_kV |
The voltage in kilovolt (kV) used for scanning |
"60" |
current_uA |
The current in µAmpere used for scanning |
"200" |
filter |
The type of filter that used for scanning |
"Aluminium"
|
zoom_um |
The resolution of the scan in µm (zoom level) |
"1,24" |
cameraResolution |
The camera resolution settings during scanning |
"4000" |
averaging |
The frame averaging value used for scanning |
"3" |
randomMovement |
The random movement value used for scanning |
"0" "10" |
360 degrees |
The selection of a 360° or 180° rotation for scanning |
"180" |
exposureTime_ms |
The exposure time in milliseconds used for scanning |
"125" |
oversizesettings |
The number of oversize parts (vertical & horizontal) used for scanning |
"2 vertical"
|
scanNotes |
Any other notes on the scanning process |
"specimen moved during scan" "projection images are missing" |
Metadata about Reconstruction Event
Metadata |
Definition |
Example(s) |
reconstructionEvent ID |
A unique identifier for the reconstruction event. In the format scan-0000x_rec-0y |
"scan-00001_rec-01""scan-00002_rec-01""scan-00040_rec-02" |
reconScope |
The reason for reconstruction |
"first recon""first 3 attempts in very bad quality, noise…""recon into different file format" |
reconBy |
The person performing the reconstruction |
"Sarah Faulwetter" |
inputDatasetID |
A unique identifier for the input of the reconstruction process |
" mCT-0001.zip" |
producedDatasetID |
A unique identifier for the product of the reconstruction process |
" mCT-0001-recon0001.zip" |
reconDate |
The date of reconstruction in the format YYYY-MM-DD |
"26/4/2012" |
reconDuration |
The duration of the reconstruction in the format HH:MM |
"0:09:10" |
reconNotes |
Any other notes on the reconstruction process. |
"Reconstruction files are absent" "reconstruction in tiff format" |
Metadata about Post Proccessing
Metadata |
Definition |
Example(s) |
postprocessingEventID |
A unique identifier for the postprocessing event |
"Post Processing 001" |
subvolumeID |
A unique identifier for the product of the post processing event |
"scan-00001_rec-01_voi-01"9"scan-00035_rec-01_voi-01""scan-00051_rec-01_voi-03" |
inputDatasetID |
A unique identifier for the input (dataset) of the postprocessing process |
" mCT-0001-recon0001.zip" |
subvolumeCreatedBy |
The person who carried out the post processing event |
"SarahFaulwetter" |
subvolumeNotes |
Any other notes concerning the post processing event |
"original recon misaligned, was reconstructed again" "Subvolume used for creating surface |