Seeing the invisible: Revealing hidden damage with cameras to improve aircraft safety

Every day, there are more than 45,000 flights carrying 2.9 million airline passengers in the United States alone. While supporting this endeavor, aircraft are subjected to a variety of operational conditions from environmental and human-introduced factors. For example, impacts from hail or tools dropped during repair can weaken the aircraft's structure. Over time, wear and tear from flights can cause damaged areas to expand and threaten aircraft safety if not monitored.

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