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Seeing Below the Surface

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 30, 2011 — A new approach to detecting internal damage in planes and other objects that employs a simple handheld device and heat-sensitive camera promises to replace traditional infrared thermography techniques that require the use of large heaters. In recent years, many aircraft manufacturers have started building their planes from advanced high-strength fibers, such as carbon or glass, embedded in a plastic or metal matrix. Such materials are stronger and more lightweight than aluminum but are more difficult to inspect for damage because their surfaces usually don't reveal underlying problems....Read full article

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    Published: March 2011
    aerospace composite materialsaircraft inspectionaircraft manufacturingAmericasBrian L. Wardlecamerascarbon nanotubesDouglas Adamsheat flow sensingImaginginfrared thermographyMassachusettsMITPurdue UniversityResearch & Technologythermography camerasUS Air ForceUS NavyWest Lafayette

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