Author: ReMAP-PhD Agnes Broer “Aircraft are nowadays made of lightweight fiber-reinforced composite material. Damage in composite materials is usually internal and not immediately visible on the outside. According to strict maintenance schedules, aircraft structures are therefore extensively inspected using various non-destructive techniques. These manual inspections cost a lot of time and money. I investigate the …
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