Mr. Aaron A. Diaz Profile

Aaron A. Diaz

Staff Scientist at Pacific Northwest National Lab

SPIE Involvement:

Editor | Author

Proceedings Article | 5 April 2012 Paper

Waterless coupling of ultrasound from planar contact transducers to curved and irregular surfaces during non-destructive ultrasonic evaluations

Kayte Denslow, Aaron Diaz, Mark Jones, Ryan Meyer, Anthony Cinson, Mondell Wells

Proceedings Volume 8347, 834711 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.917507

KEYWORDS: Transducers, Ultrasonics, Receivers, Transmitters, Acoustics, Nondestructive evaluation, Liquids, Ultrasonography, Energy coupling, Photography

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Proceedings Article | 5 April 2012 Paper

Ultrasonic phased array sound field mapping through large-bore coarse grained cast austenitic stainless steel (CASS) piping materials

A. Cinson, S. Crawford, M. Prowant, A. Diaz, J. Hathaway, M. Anderson

Proceedings Volume 8347, 83471A (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.917329

KEYWORDS: Phased arrays, Ultrasonics, Data acquisition, Inspection, Raster graphics, Beam propagation method, Laser scattering, Scattering, Electronics, Statistical analysis

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2011 Paper

Application and assessment of ultrasonic inspection methods for flaw detection and characterization of manganese steel frogs

A. Cinson, A. Diaz, M. Prowant

Proceedings Volume 7983, 79830Z (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.881987

KEYWORDS: Ultrasonics, Inspection, Manganese, Manufacturing, Signal to noise ratio, Phased arrays, Nondestructive evaluation, Data acquisition, Visualization, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 15 April 2011 Paper

Evaluation of signal processing tools for improving phased array ultrasonic weld inspection

P. Ramuhalli, A. Cinson, S. Crawford, R. Harris, A. Diaz, M. Anderson

Proceedings Volume 7982, 798212 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.882000

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Ultrasonics, Signal processing, Inspection, Interference (communication), Acoustics, Scattering, Phased arrays, Data fusion, Laser scattering

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Proceedings Article | 8 April 2008 Paper

Through-container measurement of acoustic signatures for classification/discrimination of liquid explosives (LEs) and precursor threat liquids

Aaron Diaz, Todd Samuel, Brian Tucker, Anthony Cinson, Juan Valencia, Kevin Gervais, Jason Thompson

Proceedings Volume 6934, 693413 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.776420

KEYWORDS: Liquids, Acoustics, Signal attenuation, Ultrasonics, Temperature metrology, Transducers, Distance measurement, Signal to noise ratio, Inspection, Explosives

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Proceedings Article | 8 April 2008 Paper

Enhancing acoustic signal quality by rapidly switching between pulse-echo and through-transmission using diplexers

Juan Valencia, Aaron Diaz, Brian Tucker

Proceedings Volume 6934, 693414 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.776427

KEYWORDS: Transducers, Diodes, Switches, Amplifiers, Receivers, Acoustics, Prototyping, Switching, Inspection, Analog electronics

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Proceedings Article | 8 April 2008 Paper

Contraband detection using acoustic technology

Robert George, Ronald Gauthier, Kayte Denslow, Anthony Cinson, Aaron Diaz, Molly Griffin

Proceedings Volume 6934, 693415 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.776590

KEYWORDS: Transducers, Acoustics, Signal processing, Liquids, Sensors, Ultrasonics, Calibration, Data acquisition, Electronics, Inspection

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Proceedings Article | 10 May 2006 Paper

Prototype instrument for noninvasive ultrasonic inspection and identification of fluids in sealed containers

Brian Tucker, Aaron Diaz, Brian Eckenrode

Proceedings Volume 6201, 62010F (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668499

KEYWORDS: Transducers, Ultrasonics, Prototyping, Signal attenuation, Velocity measurements, Inspection, Signal to noise ratio, Signal processing, Distance measurement, Liquids

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Proceedings Article | 16 March 2006 Paper

Advanced ultrasonic measurement methodology for non-invasive interrogation and identification of fluids in sealed containers

Brian Tucker, Aaron Diaz, Brian Eckenrode

Proceedings Volume 6178, 61780K (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.660439

KEYWORDS: Transducers, Ultrasonics, Prototyping, Signal attenuation, Velocity measurements, Signal to noise ratio, Inspection, Signal processing, Distance measurement, Liquids

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Proceedings Article | 14 July 2004 Paper

Ultrasonic database development for the acoustic inspection device: the velocity-attenuation measurement system (VAMS)

Aaron Diaz, Brion Burghard, Juan Valencia, Todd Samuel

Proceedings Volume 5395, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.543162

KEYWORDS: Acoustics, Signal attenuation, Ultrasonics, Liquids, Inspection, Databases, Velocity measurements, Temperature metrology, Transducers, Homeland security

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Proceedings Article | 16 July 2003 Paper

Noninvasive ultrasonic examination technology in support of counter-terrorism and drug interdiction activities: the acoustic inspection device (AID)

Aaron Diaz, Brion Burghard, James Skorpik, Chester Shepard, Todd Samuel, Richard Pappas

Proceedings Volume 5048, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.484671

KEYWORDS: Acoustics, Signal attenuation, Inspection, Ultrasonics, Velocity measurements, Transducers, Personal digital assistants, Liquids, Temperature metrology, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 2000 Paper

Development of enhanced ultrasonic imaging for in-situ inspection of a tension-stressed threaded fastener

Morris Good, Robert Harris, James Skorpik, Allan Pardini, Christopher Smith, Robert Bowey, Aaron Diaz, Brion Burghard, Kayte Judd, Justus Adamson

Proceedings Volume 3995, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.387852

KEYWORDS: Inspection, Ultrasonics, Transducers, Scanners, Ultrasonography, Calibration, Signal to noise ratio, Corrosion, Backscatter, Signal detection

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SPIE Conference Volume | 25 April 2014

Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2014

SPIE Conference Volume | 26 April 2013

Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2013

SPIE Conference Volume | 3 May 2012

Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2012

SPIE Conference Volume | 29 March 2011

Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2011

SPIE Conference Volume | 8 April 2010

Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2010

Showing 5 of 10 publications

Conference Committee Involvement (10)

Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security VIII

10 March 2014 | San Diego, California, United States

Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security VII

10 March 2013 | San Diego, California, United States

Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security VI

12 March 2012 | San Diego, California, United States

Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security V

7 March 2011 | San Diego, California, United States

Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security IV

8 March 2010 | San Diego, California, United States

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