In an example, a method for non-destructive evaluation of a structure is described. The method comprises identifying a portion of a surface of the structure for evaluation. The method further comprises controlling an armature to align a two-dimensional array of sensors with the portion of the surface. The method further comprises causing the two-dimensional array of sensors to engage the portion of the surface. The method further comprises, responsive to determining that the two-dimensional array of sensors has engaged with the portion of the surface, (i) releasing the two-dimensional array of sensors from the armature, and (ii) scanning, the portion of the surface to collect sensor data. The method further comprises, after scanning the portion of the surface, (i) controlling the armature to couple to the two-dimensional array of sensors, and (ii) causing the two-dimensional array of sensors to disengage with the portion of the surface.


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    Title :

    Systems and methods for non-destructive evaluation of a structure


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    Publication date :

    2020-07-14


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    G01N Untersuchen oder Analysieren von Stoffen durch Bestimmen ihrer chemischen oder physikalischen Eigenschaften , INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES / B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / G05B Steuer- oder Regelsysteme allgemein , CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL / G06T Bilddatenverarbeitung oder Bilddatenerzeugung allgemein , IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL / G07C TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS , Zeit- oder Anwesenheitskontrollgeräte



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