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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
3.  Basics of Phased Array Imaging……………………………………………………………………….……63 
3.1 A‐Scan Data…………………………………………………………………………………………………………64 
3.2 Single Value B‐Scans……………………………………………………………………………………………65 
3.3 Cross Sectional B‐Scans………………………………………………………………………………….…..66 
3.4 Linear Scans……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…68 
3.5 C‐Scans……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….69 
3.6 S‐Scans………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……72 
3.7 Combined Image Formats……………………………………………………………………………….…74 
3.8 Scan Rate and Data Acquisition………………………………………………………………….………74 
3.9 Scanning Patterns………………………………………………………………………………………………76 
3.9.1 Bidirectional Scan……………………………………………………………………………………..…77 
3.9.2 Unidirectional Scan…………………………………………………………………………………..…77 
3.9.3 Linear Scan………………………………………………………………………………………………….78 
3.9.4 Skewed Scan……………………………………………………………………………………………….79 
3.9.5 Helical Scan………………………………………………………………………………………………….80 
3.9.6 Spiral Scan……………………………………………………………………………………………………81 
3.9.7 Beam Directions…………………………………………………………………………………………..82 
3.9.8 Other Scanning Patterns……………………………………………………………………………..83 
3.9.9 Time‐Base Scanning…………………………………………………………………………………….84 
 
4. Phased Array Instrumentation……………………………………………………………………………..86 
4.1 Important Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………….86 
4.2 Calibration and Normalization Methods………………………………………………………….…94 
 
5. Phased Array Test Setup and Display Format……………………………………………………….98 
5.1 Instrument Setup Considerations……………………………………………………………………..98 
5.2 Normal Beam Linear Scans…………………………………………………………………………………101 
5.3 Angle Beam Linear Scans……………………………………………………………………………………104 
5.4 S‐Scan Display Examples…………………………………………………………………………………….107 
5.5 Interpreting Reflector Positioning…………………………………………………………………..…111 
   
How to Easily Demo the Omniscan MX Manual……………………………….……………………..115 
         
STANDARD  GUIDE  FOR  EVALUATING  PERFORMANCE  CHARACTERISTICS  OF  PHASED‐ARRAY 
ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION INSTRUMENTS AND SYSTEMS ‐ SE 2491…………..……….148 
Code case 2235‐9………………………………………………………………………………………………….....165 
Constants and Useful Formula Tables……………………………………………………………………..175 
  
 

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