1. Laser Optical Engineering Ltd November 2007 GOLD - Aircraft Health Management Programme Current Airframe and Testing work The Technology Applications of the Technology Future Potential Patrick Eaton Laser Optical Engineering patrickeaton@laseroptical.co.uk Mobile 0789 999 8719

2. Laser Optical Engineering Ltd November 2007 Current Airframe and Testing work Helicopter blade and turbine blade, NDT & identification of critical areas for management info.

3. Laser Optical Engineering Ltd November 2007 Current Airframe and Testing work Marine hulls and superstructures

4. Laser Optical Engineering Ltd November 2007 Current Airframe and Testing work Residual strain – lifetime prediction of wheels and tyres (components and assemblies) and can predict fatigue problems

5. Laser Optical Engineering Ltd November 2007 Digital stage with manometer Speckle Interferometer The Technology – on a composite pressure vessel.

6. Laser Optical Engineering Ltd November 2007 Visualising pressure fluctuation

7. Laser Optical Engineering Ltd November 2007 NDT on the Eye!!! Composite Engineering for surgeons Digital stage manometer Cannula into cornea Eyeball mounted in custom designed mounting block Speckle Interferometer Internal eyeball pressure stabilised at normal heart pressure, variation represents cyclical pressure pulse

8. Laser Optical Engineering Ltd November 2007 Applications of the Technology Monitoring Sensor placement, in critical areas Fatigue of structures e.g. Composites and Joints – –Bonding and Fasteners –Detection of bond integrity from 0-100% –Changes in condition e.g. weakening joints Analysis using latent or imposed forces e.g. heat, mechanical, pressure or vibration excitation.

9. Laser Optical Engineering Ltd November 2007 Future Potential Condition monitoring of Airframe and Engine health Residual strain & lifetime prediction Structural sensing – airframes and large components e.g. rotors

10. Laser Optical Engineering Ltd November 2007 GOLD - Aircraft Health Management Programme Current Airframe and Testing work The Technology Applications of the Technology Future Potential * Monitoring and visualisation of composites and bonded joints * The ability to detect residual strain and a means of lifetime prediction * Data acquisition for structural sensing, from FEA model to live, to determine damage and residual life. Patrick Eaton Laser Optical Engineering patrickeaton@laseroptical.co.uk Mobile 0789 999 8719

11. Laser Optical Engineering Ltd November 2007