Dual-polarized microwave near-field reflectometer for non-invasive inspection of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) strengthened structures

Conference Record - IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference

Volumn , Issue , 2006, Pages 2108-2111

  Kharkovsky, Sergey ^a   Ryley, Adam C ^a   Stephen, Vivian ^a   Zoughi, Reza ^a  

^a University of Missouri Rolla   (United States)

Author keywords

CFRP; Composites; Dual polarized reflectometer; Microwaves; Near field; Non invasive

Indexed keywords

DUAL POLARIZED REFLECTOMETERS; STRENGTHENED STRUCTURES; WAVEGUIDE PROBES;

AEROSPACE INDUSTRY; AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY; CARBON FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS; MICROWAVE DEVICES; SYSTEMS ANALYSIS;

REFLECTOMETERS;

EID: 34249871153     PISSN: 10915281     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.1109/IMTC.2006.236695     Document Type: Conference Paper

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