Title :
Rapid time domain terahertz axial computed tomography for aerospace non-destructive evaluation
Author :
Zimdars, David ; Fichter, Greg ; Chernovsky, Artur
Author_Institution :
Picometrix LLC, Ann Arbor, MI
Abstract :
A rapid time domain terahertz computed axial tomography (CT-TD-THz) system is described. The system is used to reconstruct three dimensional structure of aerospace components including: Kevlar soft shell fan containment systems, silica thermal protection tiles, and sprayed on foam thermal insulation.
Keywords :
aerospace components; aerospace materials; aerospace testing; computerised tomography; nondestructive testing; terahertz wave imaging; thermal insulating materials; thermal insulation; time-domain analysis; Kevlar soft shell fan containment systems; aerospace components; foam thermal insulation; rapid time domain terahertz computed axial tomography; silica thermal protection tiles; Computed tomography; Image reconstruction; Optical fiber testing; Optical receivers; Optical reflection; Optical transmitters; Protection; Silicon compounds; Thermal spraying; Ultrasonic imaging;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves, 2008. IRMMW-THz 2008. 33rd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Pasadena, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2119-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2120-6
DOI :
10.1109/ICIMW.2008.4665672
