Abstract
This article focuses on three recent applications of microwave and millimeter wave NDT&E techniques that involve novel instrumentation development and measurements, including: 1) disbond detection in strengthened concrete bridge members retrofitted with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite laminates; 2) corrosion and precursor pitting detection in painted aluminum and steel substrates; and 3) detection of flaws in spray-on foam insulation and the acreage heat tiles of the Space Shuttle through focused and synthetic imaging techniques. These applications have been performed at the Applied Microwave Nondestructive Testing Laboratory (amntl) at the University of Missouri-Rolla.
Recommended Citation
S. Kharkovsky and R. Zoughi, "Microwave and Millimeter Wave Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation -- Overview and Recent Advances," IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Magazine, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 26 - 38, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Apr 2007.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/MIM.2007.364985
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Millimeter Wave Measurement; Composite Testing And Evaluation; Corrosion And Pitting Under Paint Detection And Evaluation; Electromagnetic Formulation-Probe Development And Antennas; Infrastructure Testing And Cement-Based Material Evaluation; Material Characterization; Microwave And Millimeter Wave Imaging; Microwave measurements; Nondestructive testing
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1094-6969
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2007 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Apr 2007
