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Understanding Acoustic Emission Testing- Reading 1 Part B-A

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■ Point Location<br />

In order for point location to be justified, signals must be detected in a<br />

minimum number of sensors: (1) two for linear, (2) three for planar, (3) four for<br />

volumetric. Accurate arrival times must also be available. Arrival times are<br />

often found by using (a) peak amplitude or the (b) first threshold crossing. The<br />

velocity of wave propagation and exact position of the sensors are necessary<br />

criteria as well. Equations can then be derived using sensor array geometry<br />

or more complex algebra to locate more specific points of interest.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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