Sub-mm Wave Imaging Techniques for Non-Destructive Aerospace Materials Evaluation

Authors

Izaak V. Kemp, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow
Melissa Peterson, Wright State University - Main Campus
Carla Benton, Wright State University - Main Campus
Douglas T. Petkie, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-2010

Abstract

A millimeter and sub-millimeter continuous wave system has been used to image corrosion pitting, structural defects, and heat damage in common aircraft materials such as aluminum and polyamides. In order to avoid failure of components during operation, many aircraft parts are replaced earlier than necessary leading to higher costs that could be reduced if the degree of damage in the component material could be determined non-destructively. Millimeter and Sub-millimeter waves are ideally suited for this purpose because of their ability to penetrate through dielectric substances and obscurants such as pain, oil, and epoxy commonly found on the surfaces of aircraft.

Comments

Presented at the National Aerospace and Electronics Conference, Dayton, OH, July 21-23, 2009.

Repository Citation

Kemp, I. V., Peterson, M., Benton, C., & Petkie, D. T. (2010). Sub-mm Wave Imaging Techniques for Non-Destructive Aerospace Materials Evaluation. IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, 25 (8), 17-19.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/physics/799

DOI

10.1109/MAES.2010.5552608