Factor Influencing Accelerometer Measurement Capabilities: A Practical Measurement Guide,

Abstract

After a brief review of the electromechanical functioning of the piezoelectric accelerometer, factors affecting its dynamic response characteristics and therefore the validity of vibration measurement are discussed. Consideration is given to variables such as shunt resistance and capacitance, mounting methods, base bending, cable noise, ground-loop currents, and environmental effects. Approved accelerometer mounting techniques that will ensure the accuracy and repeatability of the measurement are also described. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0768298

Entities

People

  • R. W. Miller

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accelerometers
  • Accuracy
  • Capacitance
  • Dynamic Response
  • Instrumentation
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Piezoelectric Accelerometers
  • Resistance
  • Vibration

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems