36174
Accession Number
3361
Author
Askins, Barbara S.; Speich, David M.; Whiting, Marvin Y.; Akridge, Kerry
Title Of Article Chaper
A nuclear chemistry technique for restoring faded photographic images
Title Of Journal Book
The American archivist
Volume
41
Issue
2
Pages
207-213
Collation
Photos.
Publisher City
Chicago
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
An autoradiographic image intensification procedure developed at the Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, Alabama) for use in astronomical research was used on faded photos needed for display. Autoradiography enhancement restores only the image of a photograph; the photograph itself is essentially unchanged in appearance, although it is made radioactive. The enhanced image appears on a photographic emulsion which has been exposed to the radioactivity from the activated photograph. The procedure is applicable to images on black and white prints or negatives, but not to color prints or film. The activated photograph will normally remain actively radioactive for about 18 months. During this time it must be stored in a safe place, with proper labelling. A Nuclear Regulatory Commission license is required for handling and storing the radioactive materials. -- ICCROM
Keywords
Photography, image processing
pub_id
36174