Publication: Publication Date: 1 December 2011Testing Method: This paper appeared as a feature in the biannual NDTMarketplace product guide insert.
Advanced Phased Array Measurement and Imaging Techniques
The examples in this paper demonstrate how phased array technology methods are being applied in industrial applications to significantly improve detection and sizing of defects.
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