1. A non-transitory computer storage medium that stores machine executable instructions executable by computer hardware for the automated detection of phantom control points, wherein the instructions, when executed by one or more hardware processors, cause the computer hardware to execute a process comprising: applying a three dimensional low pass filter to an original image volume resulting from an imaging operation of a three dimensional structure; determining a selected kernel matched to the three dimensional structure; convoluting the filtered image volume with the selected kernel; and locating local maxima for the convoluted image to provide automated detection of phantom control points.