Producing PAUT

PAUT A-Scan

If 8 elements are fired, the PAUT A-Scan is composed of 8 conventional A-Scans:

1. The firing delay for each element is calculated to obtain a beam at the desired angle
2. The pulser/receivers are fired in the right sequence
3. Each element produces its ultrasound wave. They all interact together to produce a wave front
4. The pulser/receivers are placed in listening mode for a period of time corresponding to the range needing to be inspected
5. The pulser/receivers transfer the signals to the digitizers
6. The signals are synchronized using the same delays as for firing
7. The signals are added together to create one A-Scan
8. The composite A-Scan is amplified and displayed