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Nondestructive Evaluation / Health Monitoring / Prognostics

Organizers:

G. Frazier Radiance Technologies, Inc. University, MS Session 2: Health Management and Materials Characterization	J. L. Blackshire US Air Force Research Laboratory Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Session 1: Integrated Systems Health Management
J. S. Knopp US Air Force Research Laboratory Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Session 4: Computational Methods and Sensor Networks	M. P. Blodgett US Air Force Research Laboratory Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Session 3: NDI Methods for Materials Characterization in Metal Alloys
M. Dent Anteon Corporation Dayton, OH Session 5: Materials Damage Prognosis

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Overview:

Champion: K. V. Jata, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Organizer: R. John, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Program Description:

Recent advances in NDE sensor technologies and inspection methodologies are revolutionizing how materials inspections are conducted, and will significantly improve the reliability and airworthiness of current and future aerospace systems. Several key advances provide the focus areas for this NDE program which is comprised of five sessions: two sessions will focus on emerging health monitoring technologies for aerospace applications, one session will cover advances in NDE technologies and research for next generation materials and structures, one session will feature computational methods and sensor networks, and the final session will be targeted towards development of materials damage prognosis models and prediction of remaining useful life. The papers covered in each session provide a strong NDE base for lowering maintenance costs, integrated damage prognosis and life prediction, enhancing reliability/safety, and improving the performance and operational efficiency of future and existing aerospace systems.