Measuring and testing – Inspecting
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-21
2005-06-21
Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Inspecting
C901S001000, C901S044000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06907799
ABSTRACT:
An automated inspection system and method enables rapid, remote and non-contact inspection of large objects, utilizing non-destructive inspection techniques, that does not require continuous manual repositioning of the inspection equipment. The inspection system includes a remote controlled robotic vehicle including a sensor package capable of non-destructive inspection of a structure and a mechanism for locating the sensor package at a plurality of inspection sights on the structure; a positioning system for determining the location of the robotic vehicle with respect to the structure to be inspected; a control system for controlling the movement of the robotic vehicle around the structure to be inspected; and an analysis systems for analyzing data generated by the sensor platform.
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Bromley Bruce W.
Chester David B.
Jacobsen Robert A.
Preston James L.
Rosenwasser Stuart N.
BAE Systems Advanced Technologies, Inc.
Rossi Kimms & McDowell LLP
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