Enhanced guided wave thermography inspection systems and methods of using the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11573192
APP PUB NO 20200240937A1
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16633855

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Non-destructive inspection systems (10) and methods for inspecting structural flaws that may be in a structure (15) based on guided wave thermography. The method may include sweeping a frequency-phase space to maximize ultrasonic energy distribution across the structure while minimizing input energy, e.g., via a plurality of actuators. The system may include transducer elements (12, 14, 16, 17) configured to predominantly generate shear horizontal-type guided waves in the structure to maximize thermal response from any flaws.

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FBS INC450 ROLLING RIDGE DRIVE BELLEFONTE PA 16823

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Borigo, Cody J Port Matilda, US 17 69
Landy, James F Cape Canaveral, US 7 24
Owens, Steven E State College, US 32 341
Rose, Joseph L State College, US 37 638
Zombo, Paul J Cocoa, US 27 634

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