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Automated Telerobotic Inspection Of SurfacesMethod of automated telerobotic inspection of surfaces undergoing development. Apparatus implementing method includes video camera that scans over surfaces to be inspected, in manner of mine detector. Images of surfaces compared with reference images to detect flaws. Developed for inspecting external structures of Space Station Freedom for damage from micrometeorites and debris from prior artificial satellites. On Earth, applied to inspection for damage, missing parts, contamination, and/or corrosion on interior surfaces of pipes or exterior surfaces of bridges, towers, aircraft, and ships.
Document ID
19960022418
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Balaram, J.
(Caltech)
Prasad, K. Venkatesh
(Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1996
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 20
Issue: 5
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mathematics And Information Sciences
Report/Patent Number
NPO-19067
Accession Number
96B10233
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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