The Torsional Tuning Fork as a Temperature Sensor,

Abstract

A resonant temperature sensor has been developed using a torsionally vibrating quartz tuning fork. The unit has a linear temperature coefficient of 35 ppm/degrees C, operates at 262 kHz and is packaged in wrist watch tuning fork capsules of 1,5 mm diameter and 5,3 mm overall length.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADP001532

Entities

People

  • R. J. Dinger

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coefficients
  • Diameters
  • Frequency
  • Temperature Coefficients
  • Tuning Forks

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.