A method and system for inspecting an aircraft for defects. The system comprises a plurality of cameras and projectors mounted on a structural inspection frame for imaging substantially the entire exterior surface of the aircraft. The projectors can project structured light patterns onto an exterior surface of the aircraft so that the camera system can capture a three-dimensional map of the exterior surface of the aircraft. Image processing systems can compare the captured three-dimensional map with an approved reference model of the aircraft to determine if there are defects or damage to the surface of the aircraft. The system may be configured for use with a particular aircraft model or a plurality of aircraft models. If exterior defects or damage is found, the system can project reference patterns or data onto the surface of the aircraft to aid in visual inspection of the potentially damaged portions of the aircraft.
METROLOGICAL INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT
2023-06-08
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen / G06T Bilddatenverarbeitung oder Bilddatenerzeugung allgemein , IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL / G06V |
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