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Methods and systems for using active surface coverings for structural assessment and monitoring

  • US 7,434,480 B2
  • Filed: 12/14/2005
  • Issued: 10/14/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/14/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for structural assessment comprising:

  • a plurality of sensors; and

    a surface covering for at least a portion of a structure, said sensors arranged in a pattern and attached to said surface covering, said surface covering attached to a surface of the structure and configured to provide protection capabilities for portions of the structure to which it is affixed, said sensors networked to locate and size impacts on the surface of the structure, said sensors configured to provide signals relating to the integrity of the structure to an external device, said surface covering comprising a plurality of layers, said surface covering further comprising at least one of a coating and at least one layer of at least one of an impact sensitive material, a strain sensitive material, a heat sensitive material, a low observable material and an electrical shielding material.

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