Large Scale Monitoring of CFRP Structures by Acousto-Ultrasonics—A Flight Test Experience

Abstract

This paper outlines an Acousto-Ultrasonic Structural Health Monitoring system for flight test purpose, dedicated to damage assessment in large scale areas of structures made of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics. In the second part an overview on a long-term flight test is given and results with special regard to the operational and environmental conditions are presented.