Method for Crack Characterization with Noise Invariance for Eddy Current Inspection of Fastener Sites.

This paper explores feature extraction and signal classification for crack characterization in eddy current inspection of fastener sites. Using simulated studies, a promising feature extraction method with broad noise invariance is presented associated with changes in the eddy current response in the circumferential direction. An experimental study is also presented demonstrating the ability of this measure to improve the capability to detect and potentially size cracks around fasteners while maintaining a low false call rate. © 2006 American Institute of Physics [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]