Applications of Thermal Imaging Technology in the Aerospace Sector Structural Health Monitoring · Thermal Protection Assessment · Non-Destructive Testing Thermal imaging technology provides a rapid, precise, and large-area inspection method for aerospace vehicle structural health monitoring, thermal protection system evaluation, and composite non-destructive testing through non-contact temperature field visualization and analysis, driving aerospace manufacturing and maintenance workflows from conventional manual inspections to infrared intelligent diagnostic models. Aircraft Structural Health and Non-Destructive Testing In the aerospace sector, composite structures (carbon fiber reinforced polymers, CFRP; glass fiber reinforced polymers, GFRP) are extensively implemented across critical sub-assemblies including main wings, fuselages, empennages, and…

Applications of Hyperspectral Imaging Technology in Aerospace Composite Structures Defect Detection · Degradation Assessment · Material Identification Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) technology captures continuous reflectance spectra of aerospace composite materials across the visible to short-wave infrared (VNIR-SWIR) bands. It enables non-destructive identification and quantitative characterization of delamination, impact damage, thermal degradation, and surface contamination in carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP), providing a rapid, non-contact, and visual inspection modality for manufacturing process quality control, in-service health monitoring, and maintenance decision-support systems. Surface Contamination and Coating Quality Assessment During the manufacturing and maintenance of aerospace structures, surface contamination (such as mold release agent…