Apparatus and method for detecting defects in solid rocket motor propellant
NSWCIHD
A solid rocket motor having a liner surrounding a propellant includes an array of transmitter elements and receiver elements disposed within the liner. Transmitter electronics provide the transmitter elements with a transmit signal and receiver electronics receive the outputs of the receiver elements. The outputs are analyzed to determine any defects in the propellant.
Inventors:
Lopatin, Craig Michael
Patent Number:
Technical domain:
Engines, Pumps, and Turbines
FIle Date:
2010-05-20
Grant Date:
2013-09-03
Grant time:
1,202 days
Grant time percentile rank:
22
Claim count percentile rank:
3
Citations percentile rank:
2
'Cited by' percentile rank:
1
Assignee:
US NAVY
