Title :
Time domain terahertz non destructive evaluation of water intrusion in composites and corrosion under insulation
Author :
White, Jeffrey ; Zimdars, David
Author_Institution :
Picometrix, LLC, 2925 Boardwalk Dr., Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108, USA
Abstract :
Time domain terahertz (a.k.a. T-Ray or THz) imaging is used to detect water intrusion and delamination in composite structures used in radomes. Corrosion is detected on pipes beneath opaque insulation.
Keywords :
Corrosion; Delamination; Insulation; Iron; Optical imaging; Radar antennas; Radar imaging; Reflection; Rough surfaces; Surface roughness;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431367
