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Light shaping diffusers{trademark} improve aircraft inspection

Conference ·
OSTI ID:10191128
 [1]; ;  [2]
  1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
  2. Physical Optics Corp., Torrance, CA (United States)

Physical Optical Corporation has introduced a Light Shaping Diffuser{trademark} (LSD) for the specialized illumination requirements of aircraft inspection. Attached to a handheld, battery-powered flashlight, this light-weight, holographic diffuser element provides bright, even illumination as aircraft inspectors perform the important task of visually examining aircraft for possible structural defects. Field trials conducted by the Aging Aircraft Program at Sandia National Laboratories confirm that the LSD-equipped flashlights are preferred by visual inspectors over stock flashlights.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States); Department of Transportation, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
10191128
Report Number(s):
SAND--94-2625C; CONF-9411141--1; ON: DE95001880; CNN: Contract DTFA-03-91-A0018
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English