Terahertz FMCW inspection of GFRP composites: Comparison with Conventional NDT Techniques and Enhanced Defect Detection Capability through Semi-automatic 3-D Image Processing

C. Matheis, S. Wohnsiedler, F. Ospald, E. Cristofani, A. Brook, J. Jonuscheit, R. Beigang, M. Vandewal

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Abstract

A range of composite materials that contain glass fiber reinforced polymers is inspected for various defects such as debonds, delaminations and foreign inclusions with a terahertz FMCW imaging system. The results are evaluated manually and by means of semi-automatic image processing, which enhances the detection rate. Comparison with reference measurements from established NDT techniques shows high defect detectability with the terahertz approach.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication8th German Microwave Conference, GeMiC 2014
PublisherVDE Verlag GmbH
ISBN (Electronic)9783800735853
StatePublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event8th German Microwave Conference, GeMiC 2014 - Aachen, Germany
Duration: 10 Mar 201412 Mar 2014

Publication series

Name8th German Microwave Conference, GeMiC 2014

Conference

Conference8th German Microwave Conference, GeMiC 2014
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityAachen
Period10/03/1412/03/14

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© VDE VERLAG GMBH · Berlin · Offenbach, Germany

Keywords

  • FMCW
  • Frequency modulated continuous wave
  • GFRP
  • Glass fiber reinforced polymers
  • Image processing
  • Imaging
  • NDT
  • Non-destructive testing
  • THz
  • Terahertz

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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