Portable Digital Metrology System for Measurement of Defects on Optically Transparent Canopies and Windscreens

Scratches and pits to the acrylic outer ply of canopies and windscreens cause optical distortion as well as structural vulnerability, and these types of damage cause significant readiness degradation. Repair methods for these defects are dependent on the severity of the damage which is determined by the dimensions of the defect. Currently available repair methods are limited and repair limitations are stringent and highly dependent on the severity of the defect. Inaccurate measurements could be ...