1. A system for evaluating the health of a component, the system comprising: a plurality of ultrasonic transmitters coupled to the component; a plurality of sensors coupled to the component, the sensors configured to receive signals transmitted through the component from the transmitters; a circuit configured to collect and store signals received by the sensors; and a processor configured to receive the stored signals and perform an algebraic reconstruction tomography algorithm wherein the algebraic reconstruction tomography algorithm functions to convert the received signals into an image of a defect within the component, wherein the component comprises a cured thermoplastic composite.