Micro-resolution ultrasound is a process that can characterize materials using a focused beam immersion ultrasonic probe, an infrared (IR) laser vibrometer, an immersion tank, and a sample holder. The focused beam immersion ultrasonic probe has a spot size of 0.3mm with 20MHz at a focal point of 28mm. The focal diameter of the IR laser can be as small as 10µ, allowing for a higher probability-of-detection (POD) for defects in materials. A 3cm-by-3cm sample of molded fiber glass, similar to what is used in civil aviation aircraft was examined using both IR and HeNe lasers. A system interface using Python and MATLAB was used to automate a nondestructive evaluation process that produced microscopic resolution of the control sample (a grade-91 steel plate) and two samples of composite pieces from a Cirrus Aircraft. In conclusion, this study showed that microscopic resolution can be achieved with less sample preparation using an IR laser, in place of a HeNe laser that is traditionally used.


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    Title :

    Micro-resolution ultrasound system for aerospace composite materials using IR and HeNe lasers


    Contributors:
    Shull, Peter J. (editor) / Gyekenyesi, Andrew L. (editor) / Wu, H. Felix (editor) / Yu, Tzuyang (editor) / Hall, L. (author) / Bourgeois, D. (author) / Na, J. (author)

    Conference:

    Nondestructive Characterization and Monitoring of Advanced Materials, Aerospace, Civil Infrastructure, and Transportation XVII ; 2023 ; Long Beach, California, United States


    Published in:

    Proc. SPIE ; 12487


    Publication date :

    2023-04-18





    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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