ELECTROMAGNETIC MEASUREMENTS OF ACCELERATION.
Abstract
The most common types of accelerometers are examined to determine their suitability for measuring drag accelerations in the falling sphere air density experiment. Only those types having no mechanical friction can detect the low drag accelerations encountered at high altitudes. One type of frictionless accelerometer, having electromagnetic suspension, is considered in some detail. The ultimate goal is the development of a three-axis accelerometer with a single, spherical proof-mass common to all three axes which can detect drag accelerations down to 0.00001 or 0.000001 g. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0651161
Entities
People
- D. K. Gehmlich
Organizations
- University of Utah