A translation-based data acquisition scheme for industrial computed tomography

Within this contribution, we propose a new data acquisition method called Translational CT. In reality there are numerous objects which are desirable to be inspected by Xray CT but do not allow for a rotational movement, like e.g. very heavy objects which cannot be accessed from all directions. The new technique is based on a linear, translational-only movement of the X-ray source. Without rotation of the object or the equipment we were able to depict details within most parts of the section of a large pipe.