Factors 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1973
Accession Number
ADA460580

Entities

People

  • R. W. Miller

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Capacitance
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Crystal Structure
  • Curie Temperature
  • Dynamic Response
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Measurement
  • Piezoelectric Crystals
  • Piezoelectric Materials
  • Piezoelectricity
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transducers
  • Voltage Amplifiers

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems