Method Development for Magnetometer Coils Using Additive Manufacturing
Abstract
This report presents the methods and results of a short study with the goal of producing fluxgate magnetometer sensors with a higher sensitivity and lower power requirements than the first generation designed by the Non-Linear Dynamics group at Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific. To achieve this goal, additive manufacturing technology was evaluated as a means to increase sensitivity and decrease power requirements. The windings of the magnetometer sensor should have a smaller diameter and be closer to the core material to decrease the air gap to increase sensitivity in the pick-up coil, and reduce power requirements for the excitation coil. Most methods presented in this report focus on the use of the Optomec aerosol jet printer, and outlined are the challenges of each method. A more likely approach to solve these issues is also presented; and this is the use of actual wires for the windings instead of depending on the additive manufactured conductive lines.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1147649
Entities
People
- Angelica V. Sarmiento
- Eric Bozeman
- Kathryn M. Liotta
- L. Hsu
- Yolanda M. Arias-thode
Organizations
- Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific