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--- planning:userguide:tutorials:dose_grid [2016/08/17 12:43] – dpatenaude
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 ====== Dose Grid ======
+Astroid utilizes a calculation grid that allows for local grid resolution to be specified on a per structure basis. This allows for improved optimizer performance in terms of both speed and resultant plan quality. A uniform sized base calculation grid is created over the entire patient structure. This base resolution can generally be set to a size much larger than the value needed for accurate clinical dose resolution. The user can then reduce the grid sizes in critical areas, generally the high gradient regions and target areas that require homogeneous dose, by assigning appropriate structures a smaller grid spacing value. A common configuration is to use a base resolution of 8mm, 4mm within critical OARs and the PTV/CTV and 2mm in a thin (rind) region surrounding the PTV. This provides sufficient dose information for the optimizer to maintain uniform dose to targets, drive down dose to OARs, and achieve steep dose fall at the boundaries of targets and healthy tissue. An example of constructing such a grid is given below.
+  - Open the Calculation Grid block
-The calculation grid resolution/size used affects the accuracy of the dose distribution. In Astroid you have the ablity to vary the grid size dependent on the structure. The calculation grid base resolution is set to the patient. By using a larger grid in areas that are not critical to the calculation you have the ability to speed up the calculation.
+    - The default base resolution is set in the site specific configuration settings and is applied throughout the entire patient
+    - This value may be adjusted if needed <WRAP center>{{ :planning:userguide:tutorials:calc_grid_1.png |}}</WRAP>
-  - Open the Calculation Grid block  <WRAP center>{{ :planning:userguide:tutorials:calc_grid_1.png |}}</WRAP>
+  - If you want to use a smaller grid in a target or OAR choose that structure from the dropdown and then specify the desired resolution
-  - The default grid size is set in the site specific configuration settings and is set to the patient. You may make it larger or smaller if needed by typing in the desired number.
+    - Note that allowable resolutions are scaled down by powers of 2 from the base resolution by using the +/- on either side of the region spacing setting
-  - If you want to use a smaller grid in a target or OAR choose that structure from the dropdown.  <WRAP center>{{ :planning:userguide:tutorials:calc_grid_2.png |}}</WRAP>
+    - Notice the different size grid in the PTV and the patient <WRAP center>{{ :planning:userguide:tutorials:calc_grid_3.png?800 |}}</WRAP>
-  - Whatever grid size you set to the patient you may scale down by in powers of 2 in the areas of critical structures and regions of interest by using the +/- on either side of the region spacing setting<WRAP center>{{ :planning:userguide:tutorials:calc_grid_4.png |}}</WRAP>
+  - Additional structures with different resolutions may be added, such as for a high resolution dose-falloff region using a rind structure or very small OARs {{ :planning:userguide:tutorials:calc_grid_full_controls.png?300 |}}
-  - Notice the different size grid in the PTV and the patient <WRAP center>{{ :planning:userguide:tutorials:calc_grid_3.png?800 |}}</WRAP>
+  - Once the appropriate regions and resolutions have been set, click //Ok// to save the calculation grid
-  - You may have more than one structure with a different calculation grid spacing set.
+    - The Calculation Grid block can be revisited at any time to adjust the grid if needed
-  - After you have your calculation grid set hit the OK button
-  - You may always come back and adjust your grid if needed