System and method for performing an external inspection on a wind turbine rotor blade

摘要

A system (100) and method for performing an external inspection on a rotor blade (16) of a wind turbine (10) are disclosed. The system (100) may generally include a frame (102) configured to extend at least partially around an outer perimeter of the rotor blade (16) and a sensing device (106) coupled to the frame (102). Additionally, first and second spacer arms (108) may extend from the frame (102). The first spacer arm (108, 110) may be configured to contact a pressure side surface (116) of the rotor blade (16). The second spacer arm (108, 110) may be configured to contact a suction side surface (118) of the rotor blade (16).