An automated inspection system and method enables rapid, remote and non-contact
inspection of large objects, utilizing non-destructive inspection techniques, that
does not require continuous manual repositioning of the inspection equipment. The
inspection system includes a remote controlled robotic vehicle including a sensor
package capable of non-destructive inspection of a structure and a mechanism for
locating the sensor package at a plurality of inspection sights on the structure;
a positioning system for determining the location of the robotic vehicle with respect
to the structure to be inspected; a control system for controlling the movement
of the robotic vehicle around the structure to be inspected; and an analysis systems
for analyzing data generated by the sensor platform.
