Development of a Sensor with WIde Spectrum Sensitivity for MOnitoring of Damage and Defects In Composite Structures

Project description

Sensitive miniature camera for detecting damage and defects in aircraft composite structures

Shocks on an aircraft’s composite structure can cause delamination elsewhere on the aircraft. At the moment, the only way to detect delamination is through regular inspections that require the aircraft to be immobilised. To address this lack of efficient diagnostic tools, the EU-funded SWISSMODICS project aims to develop a miniature, ultra-thin camera that can be incorporated in the aircraft’s composite structure where there is a delamination risk. The camera, which will be sensitive to X-rays as well as visible and infrared light, will make diagnostics easier, reduce immobilisation time and allow in-flight diagnostics. The project will provide a breakthrough in the non-destructive testing of aircraft.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering › electronic engineering › sensors › optical sensors
• engineering and technology › materials engineering › composites
• engineering and technology › mechanical engineering › vehicle engineering › aerospace engineering › aircraft

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.3.4.5.1. - IADP Large Passenger Aircraft

Topic(s)

• JTI-CS2-2019-CfP10-LPA-02-32 - Innovative miniaturized sensing device for large wave length spectrum reception capability as a tool for quality control and aircraft maintenance

Call for proposal

H2020-CS2-CFP10-2019-01
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Funding Scheme

CS2-RIA - Research and Innovation action

Coordinator

CSEM CENTRE SUISSE D'ELECTRONIQUE ET DE MICROTECHNIQUE SA - RECHERCHE ET DEVELOPPEMENT

Address

Rue Jaquet Droz 1
2000 Neuchatel
Switzerland

Activity type

Research Organisations

EU contribution

€ 470 172

Participants (2)

G RAY NANOBONDING SARL

Participation ended

Switzerland

EU contribution

€ 400 625

Address

Rouges Terres 61
2068 Hauterive

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

ALMAY TECHNOLOGIES

France

EU contribution

€ 52 375

Address

37 Rue De Peuron
86300 Chauvigny

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)