Space Systems & Composite NDI Workshop by Tonex
Space programs demand reliability, traceability, and disciplined engineering across every component and process. This workshop equips engineers and managers to plan, execute, and validate non-destructive inspection of composite structures used across launch vehicles, satellites, habitats, and deep‑space systems. Participants learn to align inspection with mission assurance, requirements flowdown, and configuration control.
Cybersecurity intersects directly with inspection data integrity, secure toolchains, and protection of digital twins. Securing NDI software, images, and records helps prevent tampering and espionage. Protecting inspection networks and interfaces reduces risk of sabotage or falsified acceptance evidence. Practical, structured guidance readies teams to meet standards and deliver flightworthy outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- Explain composite behavior, defects, and damage modes in mission contexts
- Match NDI methods to structure, thickness, access, and acceptance criteria
- Design inspection plans tied to requirements, risk, and verification steps
- Interpret indications, quantify uncertainty, and communicate dispositions
- Integrate digital records with PLM, QMS, and configuration management
- Harden NDI data, toolchains, and interfaces to strengthen cybersecurity across inspection workflows
Audience
- Composite and materials engineers
- Structures and stress analysts
- Quality and mission assurance leaders
- Manufacturing and production engineers
- Test and evaluation specialists
- Cybersecurity Professionals
Course Modules
Module 1 – Space Composite Fundamentals
- Fiber, matrix, laminate architecture
- Defect taxonomy and failure modes
- Cryogenic and vacuum effects
- Radiation and outgassing concerns
- Bonded joints and co‑cure risks
- Material allowables and margins
Module 2 – NDI Method Selection
- Ultrasound pulse‑echo and phased
- Shearography for global strain
- Thermography active/passive uses
- X‑ray and computed tomography
- Tap test and acoustic emission
- Hybrid approaches and limits
Module 3 – Planning and Procedures
- Requirements flowdown to NDI
- Critical areas and hold points
- Calibration, reference standards
- Probability of detection planning
- Work instructions and checklists
- Technician qualification pathways
Module 4 – Data Acquisition and Analysis
- Scanning strategies and coverage
- Signal processing and filters
- Sizing delams, porosity, disbonds
- Noise, artifacts, and false calls
- Measurement uncertainty budgets
- Automated and assisted analysis
Module 5 – Digital Traceability and Security
- Secure image and waveform storage
- Integrity checks and audit trails
- Access control and least privilege
- Network segmentation for NDI
- Toolchain hardening and patching
- Secure handoffs to PLM and QMS
Module 6 – Qualification and Disposition
- Acceptance criteria and defects
- Fitness‑for‑service evaluation
- Repair versus scrap decisions
- Re‑inspection and trend analysis
- Readiness reviews and evidence
- Continuous improvement cycles
Elevate mission assurance with disciplined, secure composite inspection. Enroll your team in the Space Systems & Composite NDI Workshop by Tonex to standardize methods, strengthen cybersecurity of inspection data, and accelerate confident flight readiness across your programs.