NEMA MS 1-2008
Determination of Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) in Diagnostic Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Standard No.

NEMA MS 1-2008

Release Date

2008

Published By

National Electrical Manufacturers Association（NEMA)

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NEMA MS 1-2008

Scope

This document defines methods for measuring the signal-to-noise ratio of magnetic resonance images obtained under a specific set of conditions, and using single-channel volume receiver coils. This document does not address the use of special purpose coils (see MS 6) or coils that employ multiple receiver channels for operation (see MS 9).

NEMA MS 1-2008 history

• 2008 NEMA MS 1-2008 Determination of Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) in Diagnostic Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• 2001 NEMA MS 1-2001 Determination of Signal-to-Noise (SNR) in Diagnostic Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• 1994 NEMA MS 1-1994 Determination of Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) in Diagnostic Magnetic Resonance Images
• 1988 NEMA MS 1-1988 Determination of Signal- to-Noise Ratio (SNR) in Diagnostic Magnetic Resonance Images