Development of the USAF Computed Radiography (CR) Process Control

Abstract

Computed Radiography (CR) has been introduced to the USAF in recent years, and following a USAF evaluation, CR was authorized in lieu of conventional film radiography for detection of foreign object debris (FOD), water, and in a few applications, and cracks. To assure satisfactory and repeatable results for nondestructive testing and to ensure long-term stability of the CR systems, CR Process Control procedures and an associated CR Process Control Standard (CRPCS) were developed. The procedures were placed into T.0.33B-I-2, Nondestructive Inspection General Procedures and Process Controls, and the CRPCS has been assigned a National Stock Number (NSN) and made available to the USAF. This report documents the tasks undertaken to develop the USAF CR process controls, and the rationale for selection of the various aspects of the tests and test standard.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA506683

Entities

People

  • Kenneth J. Lacivita

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Detection
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • High Density
  • High Resolution
  • Inspection
  • Laser Beams
  • Materials
  • Nondestructive Testing
  • Radiography
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • X Rays

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