TS EN 16016-1

TS EN 16016-1 is a terminology standard for computed tomography within radiation methods used in non-destructive testing. Its purpose is to align the language used for CT systems, data interpretation and imaging-related discussion so the same technical concepts are understood consistently.

The standard covers not only terms specific to computed tomography but also more general imaging and radiography terminology. In general technical context, this matters because tomography builds sectional information from multiple projections, while radiography refers to a broader family of radiation-based imaging techniques; some terms therefore need a definition that is carefully re-centred for CT usage. The definitions for certain terms include a discussion point that helps place them in the more specific computed tomography context.

Why a CT vocabulary standard matters

In non-destructive testing, vocabulary affects how equipment, image reconstruction and results are described across laboratories, manufacturers and inspection reports. CT introduces concepts such as volumetric data, slice-based representation and reconstruction workflows, all of which overlap with broader radiological language. A shared terminology reduces ambiguity and supports more uniform professional communication.

• It provides a common vocabulary for terms used in tomography.
• It includes both CT-specific terms and broader imaging/radiography terms.
• Some definitions contain discussion notes that refocus the term for computed tomography.
• The document is a terminology standard rather than a method standard.