INDUSTRIAL MACHINE ACOUSTIC INSPECTION USING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20170240278A1
SERIAL NO

15051078

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A method for collecting acoustic data from an industrial machine is disclosed. The method may include: providing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having an acoustic receiver attached thereto; and positioning the unmanned aerial vehicle at a specific location so that the acoustic receiver collects acoustic data from the industrial machine at the specific location. An acoustic receiver is attached to the UAV for collecting acoustic data from the industrial machine. An acoustic filter is attached to the acoustic receiver and the UAV for filtering unwanted sound from the acoustic data. Acoustic data can be used by a flight control system to identify a specific location relative to the industrial machine that is a source a specific acoustic signature emanating from the industrial machine.

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GE INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY LLC300 GARLINGTON RD GREENVILLE SC 29615

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Davi, Michael Alan Niskayuna, US 20 252
Loud, Richard Lynn Ballston Spa, US 13 63

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