An Acoustical Imaging System for the Inspection of Solid Rocket Motors.
Abstract
This report describes the development and operation of an acoustical imaging, nondestructive test system for the inspection of small rocket motors. This report is intended to document the accomplishments of the program, the theoretical background, and the operational characteristics of the inspection system. The major objective of this program was to develop an acoustical imaging, nondestructive testing system for small rocket motors (i.e., 13-20 cm diameter). This inspection system was to be capable of detecting two types of defects within these rocket motors: (1) internal defects of inner-bore cracks; and (2) separations or debond between the various layers making up the wall of the rocket motor. The system was shown to be capable of detecting all of the flaw types it was originally designed to detect: (1) case/liner debonds; (2) liner/propellant debonds; and (3) inner-bore cracks. Case/liner debonds are reliably detected using the chirp frequency debond test, and the other two flaws are evident using the low frequency transmission test.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA139482
Entities
People
- H. D. Collins
- J. L. Eick
- L. J. Busse
- P. D. Sperline
- R. P. Gribble