132251Flexible Thermographic Borescope with Pyroelectric detectionClosedFeasibility StudiesInnovate UKFlexible Thermographic Borescope with Pyroelectric Detection to allow inspection of components in difficult to reach or hazardous areas. The Flexible Thermographic Borescope with Pyroelectric Detection project will undertake the miniaturisation of the non-destructive evaluation (NDE) technique 'active thermography' with the development of a pyroelectric detector using nanomanufacturing techniques that interfaces directly with a bundle of around 300 polycrystalline optical fibres. The optical fibres are optimised for mid IR in the 5-14µm range, ideal for thermography inspection techniques. The thermographic borescope will be flexible and steerable allowing inspection of components in difficult to reach or hazardous areas, potentially increasing the service life of equipment and ensuring testing personnel's safety.