[HTML][HTML] Autonomous damage recognition in visual inspection of laminated composite structures using deep learning

S Fotouhi, F Pashmforoush, M Bodaghi, M Fotouhi - Composite Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
This study proposes the exploitation of deep learning for quantitative assessment of visual
detectability of different types of in-service damage in laminated composite structures such …

Improving depth resolution of ultrasonic phased array imaging to inspect aerospace composite structures

R Mohammadkhani, L Zanotti Fragonara, J Padiyar M… - Sensors, 2020 - mdpi.com
In this paper, we present challenges and achievements in development and use of a
compact ultrasonic Phased Array (PA) module with signal processing and imaging …

Improvement in the quantification of foreign object defects in carbon fiber laminates using immersion pulse-echo ultrasound

NJ Blackman, DA Jack, BM Blandford - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
This research presents a new technique using pulse echo ultrasound for sizing foreign
objects within carbon fiber laminates. Carbon fiber laminates are becoming increasingly …

Detection of barely visible impact damage in polymeric laminated composites using a biomimetic tactile whisker

S Fotouhi, S Khayatzadeh, WX Pui, M Damghani… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
This is a novel investigation on the possibility of detecting barely visible impact damage
(BVID) in composite materials by whisking across the surface via tactile whisker sensors that …

[HTML][HTML] Robotized Mobile Platform for Non-Destructive Inspection of Aircraft Structures

R Toman, T Rogala, P Synaszko, A Katunin - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
The robotization of the non-destructive inspection of aircraft is essential for improving the
accuracy and duration of performed inspections, being an integral part of inspection and …

Ultrasonic phased array imaging technology for the inspection of aerospace composite structures

R Mohammadkhani, LZ Fragonara… - 2019 IEEE 5th …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this article, we present the challenges and achievements in development and use of a
compact ultrasonic Phased Array (PA) module and imaging technology for autonomous …

Fusion Insights from Ultrasonic and Thermographic Inspections for Impact Damage Analysis

ME Torbali, M Alhammad, A Zolotas… - AIAA AVIATION 2023 …, 2023 - arc.aiaa.org
View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2023-3867. vid Low energy impact
damage in composite materials may be more concerning than it appears visually, often …

Diagnosis of Composite Materials in Aircraft Applications–Brief Survey of Recent Literature

M Alhammad, LZ Fragonara, NP Avdelidis - 2020 - preprints.org
Diagnosis and prognosis of failures for aircrafts' integrity are some of the most important
regular functionalities in complex and safety-critical aircraft structures. Further, development …

Rapid non-destructive inspection of composite laminates using robotic line-scan thermography

J Gray, P Muir, J Denny, C Rosalie… - AIAC 2021: 19th …, 2021 - search.informit.org
The growing use of composite materials in aircraft construction is driving a need for
improved non-destructive inspection methods capable of rapidly and reliably detecting and …

Internet of Drones Applications in Aviation MRO Business Services

B Singh, S Tiwari - The Internet of Drones, 2022 - taylorfrancis.com
The aim of this research is to identify the optimized outcomes to the aviation maintenance
repair and overhaul (MRO) business service provider with the effective use of “DRONES” in …