Method and apparatus for calibrating position and thickness...

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2006-07-18

2006-07-18

Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Instrument proving or calibrating

Apparatus for measuring by use of vibration or apparatus for...

Reexamination Certificate

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07076992

ABSTRACT:
A system is provided for calibrating an acoustic hull integrity sensing system by providing a coupon attached to the interior surface of the hull, in which the coupon has a stepped calibration block, with one of the steps approximating the thickness of the hull to be measured at the position of the coupon. The stepped calibration block is made of a material with the same acoustic properties as that of the hull. Acoustic energy is propagated towards the hull and passes through the hull, the interface between the hull and the block and to the interface between the stepped surface and the surrounding material, with reflected acoustic energy having a time of arrival at a sensor measured through the use of zero crossing detectors, in which the thickness of the stepped block that most closely approximates that of the hull is multiplied by a ratio that is the time for energy to propagate through the hull, divided by the time for the energy to propagate through the stepped block.

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