ASNT

DEDICATION

DR. RICHARD H. BOSSI

This fourth edition of the ASNT NDT Radiographic Testing Handbook is dedicated to ASNT Fellow and my co-technical editor Dr. Richard H. Bossi. Three years ago, when he asked me to join him in working on this handbook, I was honored and accepted without hesitation. The opportunity to work with Dick on any NDT project, especially one of this depth and scope, was a career highlight and unique learning experience. During this time, I have not only learned from Dick about X-ray and neutron technology, but also how to work effectively with the many contributors, reviewers, and ASNT staff members who have aided in the completion of this handbook. Dick’s experience as a handbook technical editor and contributor spans almost two decades—he worked on the third edition of the Nondestructive Testing Handbook: Radiographic Testing and the ASNT Industry Handbook: Aerospace NDT . He has also served for many years as the associate technical editor and a technical editor for the ASNT journal, Materials Evaluation, and he has served as the chair of the ASNT Handbook Development Committee. Those of us who have been mentored by Dick are determined to carry forward his vision and dedication to support ASNT and the global NDT community. I feel very lucky to have worked with Dick on this handbook. I consider him not only a valued technical colleague and mentor but also a great friend. Thank you, Dick.

Trey Gordon Handbook Co-technical Editor December 2019

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