Fluid Dynamic Linear Accelerometer.

Abstract

A linear acceleration sensing device operates through a fluid medium. A fluid signal output represents a differential pressure from the elastic deformation of a fluid-filled diaphragm or bellows assembly. A pair of fluid proximity sensors operate differentially in a fluid control network and detect the elastic deformation of the diaphragm assembly caused by increased hydrostatic pressure resulting from a change in acceleration, or 'g' force.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 17, 1993
Accession Number
ADD016042

Entities

People

  • David E. Keyser

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accelerometers
  • Assembly
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Fluid Control
  • Hydrostatic Pressure
  • Skeletal Muscle
  • Static Pressure

Readers

  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Robotics and Automation.