Johnson Space Center

Johnson Space Center

NASA Tech Briefs Webinar Improved Non-Destructive Methods for Composite Materials

Using Novel Flash IR Thermography

Techniques and Software

September 2014

Ronnie Clayton

2

Technology Transfer Program Resources ldquoBringing NASA Technology Down to Earthrdquo

4

bull Drive advances in science technology and exploration

5

Johnson Space Center

Technology Transfer Success

6

Technology Transfer Success

7

Todayrsquos Licensing Opportunity

Infrared Contrast Analysis and Imaging

8

Benefits of IR Contrast Techniques

bull Best available characterization of flaws and anomalies in nonmetallic composite structures ndash Detects smaller flaws ndash Quantitative and qualitative information about shape size

depth and location ndash Automatically defines flaw boundaries

bull Faster and easier to use (saves time and money) bull More reliable (calibrated objective repeatable) bull Compatible with existing hardware systems (cost-effective)

9

Dr Ajay Koshti

10

Novel Flash IR Thermography Techniques and Software Routines

ldquoNormalized Contrastrdquo Processed Thermography Response

Goal Improved Flaw Characterization

Intellectual Property bull US Patent 8577120 bull Patent Pending

11

IR Contrast Originated in Space Shuttle Program

12

RCC Damage Tolerance Impact Test on the Orbiter Wing Leading Panel

13

14

IR Contrast Analysis of GraphiteEpoxy Fiber Tank

NDE of International Space Station (ISS) Radiator Panels

15

Flash IR Thermography Equipment and Setup

16

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detectedby Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detected by Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Principle of Flash Thermography Delamination Detection

Single Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

18

Normalized IR Contrast

Single Point Data Extraction

19

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Ronnie Clayton

2

Technology Transfer Program Resources ldquoBringing NASA Technology Down to Earthrdquo

4

bull Drive advances in science technology and exploration

5

Johnson Space Center

Technology Transfer Success

6

Technology Transfer Success

7

Todayrsquos Licensing Opportunity

Infrared Contrast Analysis and Imaging

8

Benefits of IR Contrast Techniques

bull Best available characterization of flaws and anomalies in nonmetallic composite structures ndash Detects smaller flaws ndash Quantitative and qualitative information about shape size

depth and location ndash Automatically defines flaw boundaries

bull Faster and easier to use (saves time and money) bull More reliable (calibrated objective repeatable) bull Compatible with existing hardware systems (cost-effective)

9

Dr Ajay Koshti

10

Novel Flash IR Thermography Techniques and Software Routines

ldquoNormalized Contrastrdquo Processed Thermography Response

Goal Improved Flaw Characterization

Intellectual Property bull US Patent 8577120 bull Patent Pending

11

IR Contrast Originated in Space Shuttle Program

12

RCC Damage Tolerance Impact Test on the Orbiter Wing Leading Panel

13

14

IR Contrast Analysis of GraphiteEpoxy Fiber Tank

NDE of International Space Station (ISS) Radiator Panels

15

Flash IR Thermography Equipment and Setup

16

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detectedby Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detected by Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Principle of Flash Thermography Delamination Detection

Single Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

18

Normalized IR Contrast

Single Point Data Extraction

19

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Technology Transfer Program Resources ldquoBringing NASA Technology Down to Earthrdquo

4

bull Drive advances in science technology and exploration

5

Johnson Space Center

Technology Transfer Success

6

Technology Transfer Success

7

Todayrsquos Licensing Opportunity

Infrared Contrast Analysis and Imaging

8

Benefits of IR Contrast Techniques

bull Best available characterization of flaws and anomalies in nonmetallic composite structures ndash Detects smaller flaws ndash Quantitative and qualitative information about shape size

depth and location ndash Automatically defines flaw boundaries

bull Faster and easier to use (saves time and money) bull More reliable (calibrated objective repeatable) bull Compatible with existing hardware systems (cost-effective)

9

Dr Ajay Koshti

10

Novel Flash IR Thermography Techniques and Software Routines

ldquoNormalized Contrastrdquo Processed Thermography Response

Goal Improved Flaw Characterization

Intellectual Property bull US Patent 8577120 bull Patent Pending

11

IR Contrast Originated in Space Shuttle Program

12

RCC Damage Tolerance Impact Test on the Orbiter Wing Leading Panel

13

14

IR Contrast Analysis of GraphiteEpoxy Fiber Tank

NDE of International Space Station (ISS) Radiator Panels

15

Flash IR Thermography Equipment and Setup

16

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detectedby Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detected by Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Principle of Flash Thermography Delamination Detection

Single Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

18

Normalized IR Contrast

Single Point Data Extraction

19

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

bull Drive advances in science technology and exploration

5

Johnson Space Center

Technology Transfer Success

6

Technology Transfer Success

7

Todayrsquos Licensing Opportunity

Infrared Contrast Analysis and Imaging

8

Benefits of IR Contrast Techniques

bull Best available characterization of flaws and anomalies in nonmetallic composite structures ndash Detects smaller flaws ndash Quantitative and qualitative information about shape size

depth and location ndash Automatically defines flaw boundaries

bull Faster and easier to use (saves time and money) bull More reliable (calibrated objective repeatable) bull Compatible with existing hardware systems (cost-effective)

9

Dr Ajay Koshti

10

Novel Flash IR Thermography Techniques and Software Routines

ldquoNormalized Contrastrdquo Processed Thermography Response

Goal Improved Flaw Characterization

Intellectual Property bull US Patent 8577120 bull Patent Pending

11

IR Contrast Originated in Space Shuttle Program

12

RCC Damage Tolerance Impact Test on the Orbiter Wing Leading Panel

13

14

IR Contrast Analysis of GraphiteEpoxy Fiber Tank

NDE of International Space Station (ISS) Radiator Panels

15

Flash IR Thermography Equipment and Setup

16

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detectedby Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detected by Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Principle of Flash Thermography Delamination Detection

Single Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

18

Normalized IR Contrast

Single Point Data Extraction

19

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Technology Transfer Success

6

Technology Transfer Success

7

Todayrsquos Licensing Opportunity

Infrared Contrast Analysis and Imaging

8

Benefits of IR Contrast Techniques

bull Best available characterization of flaws and anomalies in nonmetallic composite structures ndash Detects smaller flaws ndash Quantitative and qualitative information about shape size

depth and location ndash Automatically defines flaw boundaries

bull Faster and easier to use (saves time and money) bull More reliable (calibrated objective repeatable) bull Compatible with existing hardware systems (cost-effective)

9

Dr Ajay Koshti

10

Novel Flash IR Thermography Techniques and Software Routines

ldquoNormalized Contrastrdquo Processed Thermography Response

Goal Improved Flaw Characterization

Intellectual Property bull US Patent 8577120 bull Patent Pending

11

IR Contrast Originated in Space Shuttle Program

12

RCC Damage Tolerance Impact Test on the Orbiter Wing Leading Panel

13

14

IR Contrast Analysis of GraphiteEpoxy Fiber Tank

NDE of International Space Station (ISS) Radiator Panels

15

Flash IR Thermography Equipment and Setup

16

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detectedby Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detected by Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Principle of Flash Thermography Delamination Detection

Single Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

18

Normalized IR Contrast

Single Point Data Extraction

19

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Technology Transfer Success

7

Todayrsquos Licensing Opportunity

Infrared Contrast Analysis and Imaging

8

Benefits of IR Contrast Techniques

bull Best available characterization of flaws and anomalies in nonmetallic composite structures ndash Detects smaller flaws ndash Quantitative and qualitative information about shape size

depth and location ndash Automatically defines flaw boundaries

bull Faster and easier to use (saves time and money) bull More reliable (calibrated objective repeatable) bull Compatible with existing hardware systems (cost-effective)

9

Dr Ajay Koshti

10

Novel Flash IR Thermography Techniques and Software Routines

ldquoNormalized Contrastrdquo Processed Thermography Response

Goal Improved Flaw Characterization

Intellectual Property bull US Patent 8577120 bull Patent Pending

11

IR Contrast Originated in Space Shuttle Program

12

RCC Damage Tolerance Impact Test on the Orbiter Wing Leading Panel

13

14

IR Contrast Analysis of GraphiteEpoxy Fiber Tank

NDE of International Space Station (ISS) Radiator Panels

15

Flash IR Thermography Equipment and Setup

16

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detectedby Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detected by Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Principle of Flash Thermography Delamination Detection

Single Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

18

Normalized IR Contrast

Single Point Data Extraction

19

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Todayrsquos Licensing Opportunity

Infrared Contrast Analysis and Imaging

8

Benefits of IR Contrast Techniques

bull Best available characterization of flaws and anomalies in nonmetallic composite structures ndash Detects smaller flaws ndash Quantitative and qualitative information about shape size

depth and location ndash Automatically defines flaw boundaries

bull Faster and easier to use (saves time and money) bull More reliable (calibrated objective repeatable) bull Compatible with existing hardware systems (cost-effective)

9

Dr Ajay Koshti

10

Novel Flash IR Thermography Techniques and Software Routines

ldquoNormalized Contrastrdquo Processed Thermography Response

Goal Improved Flaw Characterization

Intellectual Property bull US Patent 8577120 bull Patent Pending

11

IR Contrast Originated in Space Shuttle Program

12

RCC Damage Tolerance Impact Test on the Orbiter Wing Leading Panel

13

14

IR Contrast Analysis of GraphiteEpoxy Fiber Tank

NDE of International Space Station (ISS) Radiator Panels

15

Flash IR Thermography Equipment and Setup

16

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detectedby Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detected by Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Principle of Flash Thermography Delamination Detection

Single Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

18

Normalized IR Contrast

Single Point Data Extraction

19

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Benefits of IR Contrast Techniques

bull Best available characterization of flaws and anomalies in nonmetallic composite structures ndash Detects smaller flaws ndash Quantitative and qualitative information about shape size

depth and location ndash Automatically defines flaw boundaries

bull Faster and easier to use (saves time and money) bull More reliable (calibrated objective repeatable) bull Compatible with existing hardware systems (cost-effective)

9

Dr Ajay Koshti

10

Novel Flash IR Thermography Techniques and Software Routines

ldquoNormalized Contrastrdquo Processed Thermography Response

Goal Improved Flaw Characterization

Intellectual Property bull US Patent 8577120 bull Patent Pending

11

IR Contrast Originated in Space Shuttle Program

12

RCC Damage Tolerance Impact Test on the Orbiter Wing Leading Panel

13

14

IR Contrast Analysis of GraphiteEpoxy Fiber Tank

NDE of International Space Station (ISS) Radiator Panels

15

Flash IR Thermography Equipment and Setup

16

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detectedby Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detected by Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Principle of Flash Thermography Delamination Detection

Single Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

18

Normalized IR Contrast

Single Point Data Extraction

19

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Dr Ajay Koshti

10

Novel Flash IR Thermography Techniques and Software Routines

ldquoNormalized Contrastrdquo Processed Thermography Response

Goal Improved Flaw Characterization

Intellectual Property bull US Patent 8577120 bull Patent Pending

11

IR Contrast Originated in Space Shuttle Program

12

RCC Damage Tolerance Impact Test on the Orbiter Wing Leading Panel

13

14

IR Contrast Analysis of GraphiteEpoxy Fiber Tank

NDE of International Space Station (ISS) Radiator Panels

15

Flash IR Thermography Equipment and Setup

16

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detectedby Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detected by Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Principle of Flash Thermography Delamination Detection

Single Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

18

Normalized IR Contrast

Single Point Data Extraction

19

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Novel Flash IR Thermography Techniques and Software Routines

ldquoNormalized Contrastrdquo Processed Thermography Response

Goal Improved Flaw Characterization

Intellectual Property bull US Patent 8577120 bull Patent Pending

11

IR Contrast Originated in Space Shuttle Program

12

RCC Damage Tolerance Impact Test on the Orbiter Wing Leading Panel

13

14

IR Contrast Analysis of GraphiteEpoxy Fiber Tank

NDE of International Space Station (ISS) Radiator Panels

15

Flash IR Thermography Equipment and Setup

16

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detectedby Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detected by Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Principle of Flash Thermography Delamination Detection

Single Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

18

Normalized IR Contrast

Single Point Data Extraction

19

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

IR Contrast Originated in Space Shuttle Program

12

RCC Damage Tolerance Impact Test on the Orbiter Wing Leading Panel

13

14

IR Contrast Analysis of GraphiteEpoxy Fiber Tank

NDE of International Space Station (ISS) Radiator Panels

15

Flash IR Thermography Equipment and Setup

16

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detectedby Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detected by Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Principle of Flash Thermography Delamination Detection

Single Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

18

Normalized IR Contrast

Single Point Data Extraction

19

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

RCC Damage Tolerance Impact Test on the Orbiter Wing Leading Panel

13

14

IR Contrast Analysis of GraphiteEpoxy Fiber Tank

NDE of International Space Station (ISS) Radiator Panels

15

Flash IR Thermography Equipment and Setup

16

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detectedby Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detected by Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Principle of Flash Thermography Delamination Detection

Single Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

18

Normalized IR Contrast

Single Point Data Extraction

19

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

14

IR Contrast Analysis of GraphiteEpoxy Fiber Tank

NDE of International Space Station (ISS) Radiator Panels

15

Flash IR Thermography Equipment and Setup

16

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detectedby Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detected by Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Principle of Flash Thermography Delamination Detection

Single Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

18

Normalized IR Contrast

Single Point Data Extraction

19

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

NDE of International Space Station (ISS) Radiator Panels

15

Flash IR Thermography Equipment and Setup

16

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detectedby Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detected by Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Principle of Flash Thermography Delamination Detection

Single Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

18

Normalized IR Contrast

Single Point Data Extraction

19

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Flash IR Thermography Equipment and Setup

16

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detectedby Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detected by Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Principle of Flash Thermography Delamination Detection

Single Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

18

Normalized IR Contrast

Single Point Data Extraction

19

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detectedby Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Slower surface cooling in the delamination region is detected by Infrared camera as warmer surface area

Principle of Flash Thermography Delamination Detection

Single Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

18

Normalized IR Contrast

Single Point Data Extraction

19

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Single Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

18

Normalized IR Contrast

Single Point Data Extraction

19

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Normalized IR Contrast

Single Point Data Extraction

19

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Primary Difference Between Commercial Software and IR Contrast Method

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Definition of Normalized IR Contrast

21

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

IR Contrast Measurements Relate to Flaw Detection Measurement and Monitoring

22

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

23

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Example of NDE MIL-HDBK-1823 Probability of Detection Analysis Based on Peak Contrast

24

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Multiple Point Contrast Data Extraction and Boundary Identification

25

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

26

IR Contrast Quantitative Analysis of Data

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

27

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measures and Estimation of Flaw Size and Depth

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

31

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

32

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

NDE of Space Shuttle Wing Flaw Size Mapping

28

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

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Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

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Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Quantitative Signal Amplitude Measurements

Persistence Energy and Peak Contrast

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

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Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

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Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold basedacceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Contrast Image Response to Flash Thermography

Quantitative scale is useful in threshold based acceptreject decision of the inspection

Normalized Temperature Contrast

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Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

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Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Normalized Temperature Contrast

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Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

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Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Advantages of IR Contrast Method

Provides characterization of flaws in nonmetallic composite materials and thin metallic materials bull Reflection correction and signal processing to improve signal to noise ratio

improving flaw detection sensitivity bull Quantitative and qualitative information about shapesize depth and location bull Repetitive amplitude measurements suited for flaw growth monitoring bull Signal response similar to that in ultrasonic pulse echo testing

ndash Helps NDE personnel in thermography inspection process data analysis and interpretation

bull Suitable for MIL-HDBK-1823 flaw size versus signal response Probability of Detection analysis

bull Post processing can be adapted to existing infrared thermography data acquisition systems

bull IR Contrast methods can augment current single sided IR data processing methods

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Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Video Demonstration

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Applications and Market

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Applications

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

Composites Market

Global Aerospace Composites Market $103 Billion In 2012

Demand for Composites is Expected to Grow 10 Percent Per Year

36 Source Jan 1 2014 Composites World httpwwwcompositesworldcomarticlesthe-markets-aerospace-2012

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Contact Us

If you are interested in partnering or licensing please contact hellip Michelle Lewis

E-mail jsc-techtranmailnasagov

Phone (281) 483-3809

Connect with us online httptechnologyjscnasagov

Review Flash IR Thermography portfolio online httpwwwnasagovcentersjohnsontechtransfertechnology MSC-24444-1_Flash-IRhtmlU9ZwvPldWSo

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