Optical sensing system for thermoplastic composites manufacturing

Conference · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1986

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/CLEO.1986.TUK48· OSTI ID:5978347

Howe, R D; Kychakoff, G

An optical sensing system for a new method of manufacturing thermoplastic composite material is presented. The manufacturing process and its sensing requirements are discussed. The system architecture and several sensors which have been developed are described. 4 refs., 3 figs.

• Research Organization: Stanford Univ., CA (USA). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
• DOE Contract Number: FG03-85ER13393
• OSTI ID: 5978347
• Report Number(s): CONF-8611137-4; ON: DE89015318
• Resource Relation: Conference: International congress on applications of lasers and electro optics, Washington, DC, USA, 1 Nov 1986; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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