Real-time X-ray scanner and remote crawler apparatus and method

Details Real-time X-ray scanner and remote crawler apparatus and method Real-time X-ray scanner and remote crawler apparatus and method

2008-01-01

2008-01-01

Song, Hoon (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Absorption

C378S205000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11041601

ABSTRACT:
For inspecting a structure with non-destructive x-ray inspection, probes are magnetically coupled to opposing surfaces of the structure. An inspection device may be autonomous with a feedback-controlled motor and/or a positional encoder. An inspection device may include wireless operation for at least one probe. A display may be included to provide real-time visual images from an x-ray detector or an optical imager.

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