Nowadays ship hull diagnostics are carried out in dry-docks or using divers. Both technologies are time consuming, labor and material resource demanding. Specialists from this country's university have developed a diagnostics system that allows the ship'shull inspection to be performed without using a dry-dock or divers. The system includes the following main elements: aremotely [...]
Mortars used in the two-color sgraffito, dating back to 17th century, were investigated to fully characterize the material and to evaluate the state of its preservation. The non-destructive tests carried out comprised thermal imaging and ground penetrating radar. These tests revealed the inner structure and mineralogical composition of the decoration. The results reveal the [...]
The best way to accomplish a SMART goal is to write it down and share it with others. I am sharing the 2017 Nova Data goals with our customers to let them know we are continually striving to be the best NDT company in the whole world. These are some of the SMART goals [...]
Hurricanes are becoming stronger; sea levels are rising and the damage they cause is catastrophic. In recent years Katrina, Sandy, and most recently Matthew have caused billions of dollars in damage to the US coastline. Meteorologists have realized that the potential storm surge does not account for the wave action accompanying the storm. This [...]
