NDT data fusion / X.E. Gros.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gros, X. E. (Xavier Emanuel), 1968-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nondestructive testing--Data processing.

Nondestructive testing.

Multisensor data fusion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (233 p.)

Other Title:

Non-destructive testing data fusion

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Arnold ; New York : John Wiley, 1997.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Data fusion is a rapidly developing technology which involves the combination of information supplied by several NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) sensors to provide a more complete and understandable picture of structural integrity. This text is the first to be devoted exclusively to the concept of multisensor integration and data fusion applied to NDT. The advantages of this methodology are widely acknowledged and the author presents an excellent introduction to data fusion processes. Problems are approached progressively through detailed case studies, offering practical guidance for those wishi

Contents:

Front Cover; NDT Data Fusion; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; Chapter 1. Introduction; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 In brief; Chapter 2. Data Fusion - A Review; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Data fusion system models; 2.3 Fusion methodology; 2.4 Data integration and fusion applications; 2.5 A practical example of NDT data fusion; 2.6 Conclusion; Chapter 3. Non-destructive Testing Techniques; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Visual inspection; 3.3 Liquid penetrant inspection; 3.4 Magnetic particle inspection; 3.5 Eddy current testing; 3.6 Alternating current potential drop

3.7 Alternating current field measurement3.8 Ultrasonic testing; 3.9 Radiographic inspection; 3.10 Additional NDT methods; 3.11 Computers in NDT; 3.12 Performance assessment of NDT methods; Chapter 4. Scientific Visualisation; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Data visualisation; 4.3 Volume visualisation; 4.4 Animation and virtual reality; 4.5 Fundamentals of image processing; 4.6 Visualisation in NDT; 4.7 Summary; Chapter 5. A Bayesian Statistical Inference Approach to the Non-destructive Inspection of Composite Materials; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Composite materials

5.3 Current NDT methods for the inspection of composites5.4 Description of test specimens; 5.5 Methodology and experimental design; 5.6 Inspection results; 5.7 NDT data integration and fusion; 5.8 Discussion; Chapter 6. Application of NDT Data Fusion to Weld Inspection; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Weld samples; 6.3 Non-destructive examination of the test specimens; 6.4 NDT data fusion; 6.5 Discussion; Chapter 7. Perspectives of NDT Data Fusion; 7.1 Concluding comments; 7.2 The future of NDT data fusion; Glossary; Bibliography; Index; Plate Section

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-03395-2

9786611033958

0-08-052404-4

OCLC:

476109955