Improved methods, systems, and apparatus for inspecting a structure using
angle beam shear wave through-transmission ultrasonic signals involves
positioning transducers at offset positions on opposing sides of the
structure and permits inspection of the inside of the structure beneath
surface defects and features. Magnetic coupling can be used for
supporting a pair of leader-follower probes and defining offset positions
between angle beam shear wave transducers carried by the probes.
Inspection data can be collected for supporting real-time generation of
three-dimensional image representations of the structure and of internal
defects and features of the structure. Image generation and resolution
using inspection data from angle beam shear wave ultrasonic signals can
be supplemented using pulse-echo ultrasonic inspection data.