Composites Inservice Inspection System Producibility
Abstract
The program goal was to develop an Automated Real Time Imaging System (ARIS). The ARIS provides automated, simultaneous recording of ultrasonic data and search-unit position information during a manually scanned inspection of composite and bonded aircraft structures. The system is designed for easy portability, fast on-site setup, high productivity, and operation by a single operator. The operational requirements of the system are such that the operator need have only an ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation (NDE) background equivalent to that normally required of an ASNT SNT-TC-1A certified Level I examiner (i.e., knowledge of basic concepts and ability to perform a calibration and other specific tasks according to written instructions). Site-support requirements for the system are limited to providing electrical-power hookup at the inspection site and a means of elevating the operator to inspection locations on the aircraft not inspectable from ground level.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 15, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADB132367
Entities
People
- B. Jacobs
- D. Hamlin
- R. Peterson
- R. Spinks
Organizations
- Southwest Research Institute