Enhanced Laser Generated Ultrasound
Abstract
A Laser Based Ultrasound (LBU) inspection system at McClellan AFB, CA was used to understand actual LBU capabilities and to evaluate its performance versus conventional systems. The effort identified particular classes of aircraft and aerospace parts for which LBU inspection is superior to conventional ultrasonic systems inspection. The evaluation also identified the best procedures for use of the McClellan AFB LBU system and identified shortcomings and potential improvements of the system. Briefly, the evaluation found that the McClellan AFB LBU system provided excellent flexibility in the wide range of part types and shapes that can be inspected. This LBU system demonstrated the ability for automated inspection of complex shapes that are usually inspected manually, at greater cost. The LBU system was generally not competitive on simple parts where conventional systems have been optimized for inspections.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 08, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA353975
Entities
People
- James M. Nelson
- Raymond D. Rempt
- Stanley M. Sorscher
- Wayne E. Woodmansee
- William B. Shepherd
Organizations
- Boeing Defense, Space & Security