The object of the study is to assess the potential for using and further developing modern ultrasonic technologies to perform fast and non-destructive analyses of monuments made of marble.
Today’s ultrasound systems for the healthcare industry are capable of imaging and can be used in combination with tracking systems to create three-dimensional representations of the insides of objects. For example, this capability can be achieved by combining a phased array system with magnetic field tracking systems. The Rathgen-Forschungslabor is working on the development of a new instrument that will be adapted to the specific needs of marble. The device will hopefully be portable and, as well as imaging, should include all known advantages of ultrasound: a non-destructive, fast, economical and reliable method for condition monitoring.
Project partner: Fraunhofer-Institut für Biomedizinische Technik, IBMT Sankt Ingbert
Funding: Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU)
Duration: 2010 to 2013