borescope
/ˈbɔːr.ə.skoʊp/
Definition
An optical device, often flexible or rigid with a camera, used to perform visual inspections inside narrow or enclosed spaces like the interior of an aircraft engine without disassembling it.
Etymology
The word is a combination of the verb 'bore'—meaning to pierce or make a hole—and the Greek suffix '-scope,' derived from 'skopein,' meaning 'to look at.' It was coined to describe an instrument designed to look into the 'bore' or hollow interior of a machine part.
In the news
In the article, Pratt & Whitney uses AI-powered software to analyze video feeds from borescopes, allowing technicians to inspect engine components more efficiently and accurately. This technology helps detect issues earlier by improving the consistency of these remote visual assessments.
RTX's Pratt & Whitney advances engine inspections with AI-powered technology
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