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Title: Nondestructive inspection using continuous ultrasonic wave generation

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1600157
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Methods and apparatus are disclosed for analyzing structures by applying a continuous ultrasonic excitation and measuring steady state response of the structures using laser Doppler vibrometery, or other techniques. In one example, a method comprises applying a continuous signal having one or more periodic tones to the structure, generating measurements of wave response to the signal at each of a plurality of inspection points of the structure, and, for each of the periodic tones, estimating wavenumbers for a number of the inspection points of the structure based on the wave response measurements and the frequency of the periodic tones. The estimated wavenumbers can be used to determine properties of the structure, including defects, damage, or variation in thickness.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-06NA25396
Assignee:
Triad National Security, LLC (Los Alamos, NM)
Patent Number(s):
10,444,202
Application Number:
14/688,854
OSTI ID:
1600157
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 04/16/2015
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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