Microwave Sensing of Bulk Electrical Properties of Tank Pad Rubber

Abstract

This program was initiated to develop a nondestructive test to measure the average electrical conductivity of tank and pad rubber. The conductivity of tank pad rubber is related to the consistency of the rubber. The recommend test consists of relating the measured reflection coefficient of the tank pad to the tank pad conductivity. The reliability and effectiveness of the test is being evaluated, and the measurement interpretation process is being automated. Keywords: Microwave measurements, Reflection coefficient, Electrical conductivity, Network analyzer, Skin depth.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA189164

Entities

People

  • Michael W. Lee
  • R. C. Robertson

Organizations

  • Virginia Tech

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Angle Of Incidence
  • Classification
  • Dielectric Permittivity
  • Electrical Conductivity
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical Properties
  • Far Field
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Frequency
  • Horn Antennas
  • Measurement
  • Metal Plates
  • Near Field
  • Security
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Test Equipment
  • Transmission Lines

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  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Microwave Engineering.
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