Inspection of structures
US10126273B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/2694
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of detecting inconsistencies in a structure is presented. A pulsed laser beam is directed towards the structure. A plurality of types of ultrasonic signals is formed in the structure when radiation of the pulsed laser beam is absorbed by the structure. The plurality of types of ultrasonic signals is detected to form data.
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