Method of Laser Vibration Defect Analysis

Abstract

A method for locating defects in a target includes subjecting the target to an ultrasonic vibration. A first laser beam is then transmitted to the target and a reflection is received. A vibration - signal is produced from the reflection that gives the target's response to the ultrasonic vibration. A digital image is produced of the target that includes the region of the first laser beam reflection. The digital images are overlaid with the vibration signal to provide overlaid data. The overlaid data is tested to determine a probability of the overlaid data being non-random. The probability is compared against a threshold to indicate a potential area of concern that may include defects.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 04, 2010
Accession Number
ADD020450

Entities

People

  • Nathan Johnnie

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Composite Materials
  • Data Sets
  • Defect Analysis
  • Detectors
  • Digital Data
  • Digital Images
  • High Pass Filters
  • Laser Beams
  • Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Signal Processing
  • Structural Health Monitoring
  • Transducers
  • Ultrasounds
  • Vibration
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy