A Novel Microwave Fatigue Crack Detection Technique using an Open-Ended Coaxial Line

N. Qaddoumi
R. Zoughi, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Stoyan I. Ganchev

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Abstract

Surface crack detection on metallic structures (aircraft fuselage, turbine blades and nuclear power plant steam generator turbines) is of utmost importance. The use of an open-ended coaxial line for this purpose is very attractive because it offers advantages such as a wide frequency band of operation, small aperture (sensing) area, and excellent sensitivity.