Infrared defect detection via broad-band acoustics

Details Infrared defect detection via broad-band acoustics Infrared defect detection via broad-band acoustics

2007-11-20

2007-11-20

Porta, David (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Infrared responsive

Reexamination Certificate

active

11372617

ABSTRACT:
A method of detecting defects in structures, comprising the steps of inducing mechanical energy in a structure via the emission of a broad-band acoustic signal, and capturing over a time interval a plurality of images of the structure each of the plurality of images comprised of a plurality of pixels arranged in a plurality of rows and columns each indicative of an intensity of infrared energy emitted by a portion of the structure.

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