Abstract
Conventional nondestructive testing techniques do not suffice to efficiently inspect the defects in multiple nonmetallic pipes. Thus, in this article, we propose a novel method for inspection of these components based on near-field microwave holographic imaging augmented with beamspace transformation. This approach harnesses the ability of microwaves for 3-D imaging by measuring the backscattered fields in the near-field region. In the proposed technique, we augment the solution of near-field holographic imaging through the use of beamspace transformation which allows for focusing on each pipe during the solution process. This improves the quality of the reconstructed images, in particular, for the pipes which are further away from the measuring antennas. First, we demonstrate the performance of the proposed imaging technique using simulations. Then, we present the experimental results for imaging of concentric cylindrical polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes using wideband microwave data.
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