Industry Partners: FAA Certification Engineers and Aviation Safety Inspectors
Objectives:
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To develop the new technology of Sonic Infrared Imaging for use in aircraft inspection
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To explore potential applications of Sonic IR for NDI of aircraft structures
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To design a prototype Sonic IR Inspection System that is specifically adapted for NDI of aircraft structures
- To initiate technology transfer
Approach:
- Study the limits
of detectability of cracks in different structures and optimize sonic
transduction including different methodologies for coupling the sound
to various aircraft structures
- Evaluate signal
processing methodologies for weak signals and/or small cracks including
algorithms for thresholding and automation of defect recognition
- Perform laboratory
testing on representative specimens and parts removed from aircraft
and complete field evaluation at AANC
Sonic infrared imaging has the potential for wide application as a technique that is full-field and capable of reliable crack detection.
Products:
- Design of a prototype system and plan for technology transfer
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For more information about CASR please contact:
Lisa Brasche
Iowa State University
casr@cnde.iastate.edu