Abstract: A method for performing a repair to a damaged area on a contoured section of a composite structure, including the steps of laying up a repair patch over the damaged area of the composite structure, installing a conformal thermocouple over the repair patch so that the conformal thermocouple is in direct communication with and completely conforms to the exact shape of the contour section so as to act as a vehicle for the transfer of heat and pressure to the repair patch, applying heat to the repair patch via the conformal thermocouple, applying pressure to the repair patch via the conformal thermocouple, and curing the repair patch.

Abstract: A method for performing a repair to a damaged area of a composite structure wherein an obstruction is in close proximity to the repair site, including the steps of laying up a first patch on the repair site on a first side of the composite structure, applying heat to the repair site via a second side of the composite structure which is opposite to the first side of the composite structure so that heat is conducted through the composite structure from the second side of the composite structure to the repair site on the first side of the composite structure, applying pressure to the repair site, and curing the first patch.