Water signal strength mapping to multi-layer coating crack dimensions using terahertz (THz) imaging

摘要

A system, method, and apparatus for identifying an anomaly in a structure are disclosed. The method involves applying a quantity of a liquid onto the structure, and removing an excess of the liquid from the structure. The method further involves propagating, with at least one source, at least one transmit signal onto a location on the structure. At least one transmit signal comprises at least one terahertz frequency. Also, the method involves receiving, with at least one detector, at least one receive signal reflected from the location on the structure. Further, the method involves determining, with at least one processor, whether the location exhibits an anomaly by analyzing the intensity of at least one receive signal.