Scanning acoustic microscopy

Details Scanning acoustic microscopy Scanning acoustic microscopy

2006-01-03

2006-01-03

Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Vibration

By mechanical waves

C073S618000, C073S627000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06981418

ABSTRACT:
A system uses reflection mode acoustical scanning of an object to examine the internal characteristics of the object. The system includes a controller and a jig removably attached to the object. The jig includes an acoustic transducer assembly that is in communication with the controller, which controls the positioning of the acoustic transducer assembly. The jig is adapted to enable the controller to scan the acoustic transducer assembly over the object and to adjust the position of the acoustic transducer assembly during the scan to compensate for the contour of the scanned portion of the object.

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