Generalized neural network approach to eddy current inversion for real cracks

NDT and E International

Volumn 35, Issue 8, 2002, Pages 609-614

  Yusa, Noritaka ^a   Cheng, Weiying ^b   Chen, Zhenmao ^a   Miya, Kenzo ^a  

^a Intl Institute of Universality   (Japan)

^b Research Group of Science Solutions International Laboratory Inc   (Japan)

Author keywords

Eddy currents; Inverse problem; Natural crack; Neural network; Steam generator

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER SIMULATION; CRACKS; INVERSE PROBLEMS; NEURAL NETWORKS; PARAMETER ESTIMATION; PRESSURIZED WATER REACTORS; STEAM GENERATORS;

CONDUCTIVE CRACKS;

EDDY CURRENT TESTING;

EID: 0036897482     PISSN: 09638695     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0963-8695(02)00048-8     Document Type: Article

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