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Multi-Dimensional Damage DetectionMethods and systems may provide for a structure having a plurality of interconnected panels, wherein each panel has a plurality of detection layers separated from one another by one or more non-detection layers. The plurality of detection layers may form a grid of conductive traces. Additionally, a monitor may be coupled to each grid of conductive traces, wherein the monitor is configured to detect damage to the plurality of interconnected panels in response to an electrical property change with respect to one or more of the conductive traces. In one example, the structure is part of an inflatable space platform such as a spacecraft or habitat.
Document ID
20160001294
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Gibson, Tracy L.
Williams, Martha K.
Lewis, Mark E.
Roberson, Luke B.
Snyder, Sarah J.
Medelius, Pedro J.
Parks, Steven L.
Date Acquired
February 1, 2016
Publication Date
January 12, 2016
Subject Category
Structural Mechanics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-Patent-9,233,765
Patent Application
US-Patent-Appl-SN-13/495,862
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