GB2580639B - System and method for inspecting a moving structure - Google Patents

System and method for inspecting a moving structure Download PDF

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GB2580639B
GB2580639B GB1900723.6A GB201900723A GB2580639B GB 2580639 B GB2580639 B GB 2580639B GB 201900723 A GB201900723 A GB 201900723A GB 2580639 B GB2580639 B GB 2580639B
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