Qualitative and quantitative assessment of aerospace structures by pulsed thermography

• Published in: Nondestructive testing and evaluation Vol. 22; no. 2-3; pp. 199 - 215
• Main Authors: Ibarra-Castanedo, C., Genest, M., Servais, P., Maldague, X. P. V., Bendada, A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group 01.06.2007
• Subjects: Aerospace structures; Differential absolute contrast; Pulsed phase thermography; Pulsed thermography; Thermographic signal reconstruction

Pulsed thermography (PT) is an NDT&E technique allowing the remote examination of materials and systems. PT is particularly interesting for the inspection of aerospace structures since it can be used to perform safe inspection of large structures in a fast manner and without having to remove the...