Date of Award
2001
Level of Access Assigned by Author
Open-Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Advisor
Michael L. Peterson
Second Committee Member
Donald A. Grant
Third Committee Member
Vincent Caccese
Abstract
This thesis presents efforts to enhance the system performance of an ultrasonic scanning machine. New developments in electronics are used to enhance the system performance. This work focuses on optimizing the system repeatability with a robust triggering system for the scanner. The robust triggering system applies new advances in programmable logic devices that make the replacement of complicated digital circuits possible. Modeling of wave propagation through anisotropic media is used to increase the system dynamic range. The model-based gain control compensates for variations in thickness and materials by controlling the excitation pulse amplitude. The automatic gain is implemented using integrated RF signal control components. This thesis demonstrates the use of existing models of elastic waves in a novel application that makes use of modern electronics to control the scanning system.
Recommended Citation
Urbina, Raul, "Optimization of a Multi-Aixs Electro-Mechanical Scanning System." (2001). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 312.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/etd/312