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Performance of Autonomous Aerial Robotics for Dry Film Thickness Measurement

Performance of Autonomous Aerial Robotics for Dry Film Thickness Measurem
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Aerial robotics is an emerging technology for coatings and non-destructive testing (NDT). Performing coating inspection measurements, such as dry film thickness (DFT), using aerial robotic systems improves occupational safety and reduces injuries and deaths attributed to falls. This is done by allowing measurements to be taken with the worker safely on the ground.  As the industry advances towards adopting drones/aerial robots as tools for inspection practices, it is critical to evaluate the associated performance and limitations

Product Number: 51219-177-SG
Author: Jamie L. Branch
Publication Date: 2019
Industry: Coatings
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Aerial robotics is an emerging technology for coatings and non-destructive testing (NDT). Performing coating inspection measurements, such as dry film thickness (DFT), using aerial robotic systems improves occupational safety and reduces injuries and deaths attributed to falls. This is done by allowing measurements to be taken with the worker safely on the ground.  As the industry advances towards adopting drones/aerial robots as tools for inspection practices, it is critical to evaluate the associated performance and limitations. Content of this article will specifically address the following questions: What is aerial robotics? How do traditional handheld DFT measurements compare to DFT measurements performed by an aircraft? What are the data-acquisition rates? What are the benefits and limitations?  Autonomous flight describes the onboard computer’s capability to programmatically fly the aircraft to the material surface to achieve contact with the wall, without the assistance of a pilot. When performing large quantities of measurements, or performing measurements at higher elevations, a pilot may find it difficult or impossible to obtain readings with manual flight. Autonomous flight removes this difficulty by approaching and touching material surfaces without the need for pilot to fly the aircraft.  Investigating the performance of autonomous aerial robotics seeks to define the operating parameters applicable to DFT that are associated with the technology.

Aerial robotics is an emerging technology for coatings and non-destructive testing (NDT). Performing coating inspection measurements, such as dry film thickness (DFT), using aerial robotic systems improves occupational safety and reduces injuries and deaths attributed to falls. This is done by allowing measurements to be taken with the worker safely on the ground.  As the industry advances towards adopting drones/aerial robots as tools for inspection practices, it is critical to evaluate the associated performance and limitations. Content of this article will specifically address the following questions: What is aerial robotics? How do traditional handheld DFT measurements compare to DFT measurements performed by an aircraft? What are the data-acquisition rates? What are the benefits and limitations?  Autonomous flight describes the onboard computer’s capability to programmatically fly the aircraft to the material surface to achieve contact with the wall, without the assistance of a pilot. When performing large quantities of measurements, or performing measurements at higher elevations, a pilot may find it difficult or impossible to obtain readings with manual flight. Autonomous flight removes this difficulty by approaching and touching material surfaces without the need for pilot to fly the aircraft.  Investigating the performance of autonomous aerial robotics seeks to define the operating parameters applicable to DFT that are associated with the technology.

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