Laser-ultrasound inspection using infrared thermography

Details Laser-ultrasound inspection using infrared thermography Laser-ultrasound inspection using infrared thermography

2006-12-06

2009-10-20

Turner, Samuel A (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

By light interference

For dimensional measurement

C356S432000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07605924

ABSTRACT:
An inspection system is provided to examine internal structures of a target material. This inspection system combines an ultrasonic inspection system and a thermographic inspection system. The thermographic inspection system is attached to ultrasonic inspection and modified to enable thermographic inspection of target materials at distances compatible with laser ultrasonic inspection. Quantitative information is obtained using depth infrared (IR) imaging on the target material. The IR imaging and laser-ultrasound results are combined and projected on a 3D projection of complex shape composites. The thermographic results complement the laser-ultrasound results and yield information about the target material's internal structure that is more complete and more reliable, especially when the target materials are thin composite parts.

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