Ultrasonic inspection
and any defect within, giving users
consistent and clear data that enables for
quick analysis and the best strategy on
dealing with any repairs needed.
PORTABLE AND USER FRIENDLY
Small and ergonomic, the transducer
modules are available with a wide range of
frequencies and couplings materials,
enabling optimized configurations for
several applications, and the unit itself can
display the gathered data in both time of
flight and amplitude modes. Large areas, as
found on aircraft, can be presented in
stitched large area scans, providing more
coverage and increasing the probability of
detection of any indication in the area.
Software updates are sent out frequently
by the manufacturer, considering valid
input from end users and the industry, and
can be distributed over the internet and
installed remotely. New transducer
frequencies are being introduced for a
range of applications, giving flexibility and
extending the reach of what users can
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inspect with one single kit. Front end
coupling materials can be ordered in
combination with custom shapes, making it
even more customizable by the user.
The intuitive user interface gives users
confidence to operate the equipment with
less training time than when compared
with highly sophisticated phased array
units. All while still delivering data in a
consistent manner. Large amounts of data
are processed and displayed in real time,
and users can choose between amplitude
and time of flight modes, according to
their application needs. The color palette of
the time of flight mode can give clear
“traffic lights” go no go returns. Users can
see the data in A, B and C scans
simultaneously, as well as a 3D
representation giving experienced and
new inspectors the data they need to make
informed and confident decisions.
ENHANCED CAPABILITIES
With the evolution of the materials and
innovative techniques of building modern
aircraft, inspecting for lightning strikes
and impact damage on the ramp has
become even more challenging. There is
the potential for costly delays as airplanes
are kept on the ground for longer in order
to be properly inspected and cleared for
flight. With the advancement of ultrasonic
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inspection equipment and techniques
driven forward by exponential increases in
computing power, it has become a
powerful tool for inspecting aircraft and
getting the needed data, enabling for a
timely action to be taken, expediting
return to service for the impacted aircraft.
These features have been key for major
operators, who rely on the Dolphicam2 for
inspection tasks related to lightning strikes
and impact damage. Having the kits
strategically distributed in key locations,
enables rapid turn around times in the
event of an event happening anywhere in
the world. Not having to wait for
deployment from a maintenance base
minimizes aircraft downtime.
The evolution of materials means
significant lightning and impact damage is
hard to detect and is potentially costly to
fix, with aircraft out of the air for extended
periods of time. Ultrasound has made
progress in NDT inspection and thanks to
greater computing power, Dolphicam2
provides an effective, reliable, scalable and
rugged solution to meet the long-term
requirements in a rapidly evolving and
fast-moving industry. \\
Rogerio Carvalho is the senior manager for support
and training at Dolphitech and has a background of
working with airlines and the NDT industry
4 // Map showing the
global distribution of
lightning between 1995–
2003 (Image: NASA)
5 // Dolphicam2’s
extremely high resolution
transducers are portable
and lightweight
“lightning and impact damage is
hard to detect and potentially very
costly to fix”
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