Author :
Djordjevic, B. Boro
Author_Institution :
Martin Marietta Lab., Baltimore, MD, USA
Abstract :
It is suggested that nondestructive evaluation (NDE) technology could become a vital element in enabling space system construction and in-space systems operations to meet reliability requirements. Among other NDE technologies, ultrasonic/acoustic NDE and smart sensor methods represent key elements of in-process, postprocess, and prelaunch qualification testing of components or structures. These methods can be extended to future in-space NDE service, including the emerging technology of smart sensors for continuous system self-diagnosis and health monitoring
Keywords :
aerospace testing; computerised instrumentation; detectors; ultrasonic materials testing; continuous system self-diagnosis; health monitoring; in-space systems operations; prelaunch qualification testing; reliability requirements; smart sensor methods; space system construction; ultrasonic/acoustic NDE; Engines; Hardware; Intelligent sensors; Monitoring; Reluctance motors; Rockets; Space shuttles; Space technology; Space vehicles; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Ultrasonics Symposium, 1990. Proceedings., IEEE 1990
Conference_Location :
Honolulu, HI
DOI :
10.1109/ULTSYM.1990.171512
