A method and apparatus for inspecting a bonded joint between components. A cross-sectional image of the joint is analyzed by determining the location of a first characteristic of the joint, the centroid of the joint in the cross-sectional image; and then measuring a second characteristic of the joint...http://www.google.de/patents/US5719952?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5719952 - Inspection system for cross-sectional imaging