Computer-Based Ultrasonic Multiple-Frequency Pulse-Echo Test System.

Abstract

A computer-based ultrasonic pulse-echo test system that encompasses three separate ranges of test frequencies is described in this report. Three super-imposed pulse-echo traces are produced, which are displayed in different colors. The system therefore yields amplitude vs time as well as amplitude vs frequency information. Illustrative applications of the test system are discussed, which include determining transducer frequency response, transducer coupling conditions, ultrasonic beam diffraction, defect test sensitivity, microstructure of materials, and dispersion. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA132227

Entities

People

  • Otto R. Gericke

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • C4I
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Bandwidth
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Crystal Structure
  • Data Processing
  • Diffraction
  • Frequency Response
  • High Resolution
  • Information Processing
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Operating Systems
  • Spectra
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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