An innovative approach to nondestructive inspection of laminated composite structures, based on the compton interaction tomographic processes is proposed. actual as well as specially fabricated composite objects will be experimentally tested on a laboratory tomographic system. empirical data base… More

Nondestructive testing in the production of uranium fuel rods could be improved by the use of computerized tomography. the spatial resolution of current tomographic apparatus is not quite adequate to achieve the required precision for cladding thickness measurement. the application of tomographic… More

Research is proposed to develop mathematical algorithms and computer programs capable of using tomographic data for rapid nondestructive inspection of steel sheet. the technique could provide a measurement of thickness across the full width of the sheet and possibly detection of surface and internal… More

A method based on the processes of computerized tomography is proposed for nondestructive quantitative assessment of damage features in fiber/resin composite components of rocket motors. an in-depth study will be undertaken to establish the feasibility of the approach. an extensive data base will be… More

A method based on the processes of computerized tomography (ct) is proposed for nondestructive, quantitative measurements of fiber and resin contents of two-phase composite systems. research is proposed for establishing the methodology for using ct techniques in assessing kevlar-epoxy or… More

Research is proposed to develop mathematical algorithms and computer programs capable of using tomographic data for rapid nondestructive inspection of steel sheet. the tech- nique could provide a measurement of thickness across the full width of the sheet and possibly detection of surface and… More

A novel application of current real-time imaging system technologies is proposed that will promote the widespread utilization of ultra high resolution dual energy variable focus tomographic and other 3-d imaging systems in the fields of nondestructive testing and evaluation by significantly reducing… More