A-scan—A method of data presentation on an ultrasonic display

utilizing a horizontal baseline, that indicates distance, and a vertical

deflection from the baseline, that indicates amplitude.
A-Scan presentation—A method of data presentation utilizing a
horizontal baseline to indicate distance, or time, and a vertical
deflection from the baseline to indicate amplitude.
Amplitude—The vertical height of a signal, usually base to peak, when
indicated by an A-scan presentation.
Angle beam—A term used to describe an angle of incidence or
refraction other than normal to the surface of the test object, as in angle
beam examination, angle beam search unit, angle beam longitudinal
waves, and angle beam shear waves.
Area amplitude response curve—A curve showing the relationship
between different areas of reflection in an material and their respective
amplitudes of ultrasonic response.
Attenuation—A factor that describes the decrease in ultrasound
intensity or pressure with distance. Normally expressed in decibels per
unit length.
B-scan presentation—A means of ultrasonic data presentation that
displays a cross section of the specimen, indicating the approximate
length (as detected per scan) of reflectors and their relative positions.
Back reflection—An indication, observed on the display screen of a
UT instrument, that represents the reflection from the back surface of a
reference block or test specimen.
Back echo—See back reflection.
Back surface—The surface of a reference block or specimen that is
opposite the entrant surface.
Beam spread—A divergence of the ultrasonic beam as it travels
through a medium.
Bubbler—A device using a liquid stream to couple a transducer to the
test piece.
C-scan—An ultrasonic data presentation that provides a plan view of
the test object and discontinuities.

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