‘Cat Scan’ For Armor
Credit: U.S. DEFENSE DEPT.
Researchers are gearing for field tests on vehicle armor fitted with ultrasonic sensors to see if they can produce real-time viability and integrity readings for battle damage and wear. Coin-sized piezoelectric transducers are built into the armor plate. The sensors transmit ultrasonic waves through...
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