A new technology that uses a single sensor for temperature and velocity measurements in non-isothermal fluids is presented in this paper. The system is a multi-channel scanner designed for measuring velocity and tempe...
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A new technology that uses a single sensor for temperature and velocity measurements in non-isothermal fluids is presented in this paper. The system is a multi-channel scanner designed for measuring velocity and temperature in applications where single - or multi- point measurements are required. This unit uses 12-bit data acquisition system along with digital circuitry for measuring both velocity and temperature (0 to 10000 ft/min, -20 to 140 degrees C) with the same sensor. These unique sensors are designed to be low profile to minimize flow disturbance. Of the salient points of the new system is elimination of measurement error as seen in dual sensorsystems used in the same application. Dual sensor induced errors can be in excess of 20% that are caused when these sensors are: used in non-isothermal flows. This technology provides an accurate and easy to use, vehicle for mapping the temperature and velocity of flows in multitude of environments.
In this paper the recent development of a high sensitivity high temperature Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) piezoresistive sensor technology that provides pressure sensing, temperature sensing, and feedback and bias resist...
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This paper describes selected aspects of an ongoing program of prognostics and health management for jet engines and other turbomachinery. The primary enabling technology developed to date is a magnetic sensor relying...
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This paper describes selected aspects of an ongoing program of prognostics and health management for jet engines and other turbomachinery. The primary enabling technology developed to date is a magnetic sensor relying for its operation on high-frequency eddy currents actively induced in passing fan or turbine blades. We summarize the sensor principles, sketch the processing approach used to extract health-related information from the sensor output, illustrate the sensor performance with results from engine tests, and describe the near-term and continuing prognostics and health management program in which the sensor is integrated.
In this paper, a theoretical and practical technique for the reconstruction of the static and dynamic deflection curves of a cantilever beam with one free end is presented. In practice a limited number of strain senso...
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In this paper, a theoretical and practical technique for the reconstruction of the static and dynamic deflection curves of a cantilever beam with one free end is presented. In practice a limited number of strain sensors is used, so the sensor layout is important for the accuracy of the result. A new approach for finding an optimized number and placement of FBG strain sensors is described, and it is shown that five well placed readings suffice to precisely reconstruct the modes up to the 3rd which are significant in lots of applications. The method is validated by comparing dynamic shape estimations with experimental results.
The Extended Logical sensor Architecture (ELSA) has been developed for industrial applications, particularly, the on-line grading and classification of non-uniform food products. This architecture addresses a number o...
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The Extended Logical sensor Architecture (ELSA) has been developed for industrial applications, particularly, the on-line grading and classification of non-uniform food products. This architecture addresses a number of issues specific to industrial inspection including modularity, scalability, and design by non-expert users. To address these needs, the sensors are encapsulated by a logical sensor model, providing robustness and flexibility. The construction methodology is based upon the object model which represents object classifications through combinations of primary features weighted by fuzzy membership functions. The features guide the selection of sensors and processing routines; the classifications determine the rulebase used by the inference engine for process decisions.
The potential advantages in multisensor fusion can be obtained more accurately, concerning feature that are impossible to perceive with individual sensors, as well as in less time, and at a lower cost. The characteriz...
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The potential advantages in multisensor fusion can be obtained more accurately, concerning feature that are impossible to perceive with individual sensors, as well as in less time, and at a lower cost. The characterization most commonly encountered in the rapidly growing multisensor fusion literature based on levels of detail in the information is that of the now well known triple low level (data level), medium level (feature level) and high level (decision level). The development of high-level multisensor fusion representations is very important, in the construction of advanced intelligent systems. The paper begins with a review on the fundamental principles about high-level multisensor fusion, together with some of the applications. Finally, we compare the decision algorithms in the high-level multisensor fusion.
An automatic steel coil recognition system with two types of laser-assisted range sensor has been developed for full automated crane operation in the steel coil yard. Performance tests of recognizing full scale model ...
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An automatic steel coil recognition system with two types of laser-assisted range sensor has been developed for full automated crane operation in the steel coil yard. Performance tests of recognizing full scale model coils were carried out by mounting the recognition system on a full size crane. As a result, recognition accuracy of coil center position, coil diameter and width were confirmed to be /spl plusmn/20 mm, which is enough fur practical applications. This recognition system was delivered to commercial operations in the steel maker, and has been operated regularly.
An automatic steel coil recognition system with two types of laser-assisted range sensor has been developed for full automated crane operation in the steel coil yard. Performance tests of recognizing full scale model ...
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An automatic steel coil recognition system with two types of laser-assisted range sensor has been developed for full automated crane operation in the steel coil yard. Performance tests of recognizing full scale model coils were carried out by mounting the recognition system on a full size crane. As a result, recognition accuracy of coil center position, coil diameter and width were confirmed to be ±20 mm, which is enough for practical applications. This recognition system was delivered to commercial operations in the steel maker, and has been operated regularly.
In-situ particle monitors offer significant benefits in cost of ownership for ion implant applications. Particle excursions and out-of-control conditions are detected and alarmed as they occur, minimizing the potentia...
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In-situ particle monitors offer significant benefits in cost of ownership for ion implant applications. Particle excursions and out-of-control conditions are detected and alarmed as they occur, minimizing the potential for scrapping future product runs. Applied Materials are now qualifying an advanced technology in-situ particle sensor for the xR80 series and xR200S (9500 series) implanters. Utilizing Particle Measuring systems, Inc. Technology, this system directly addresses the historical limitations with in-situ particle monitors. Electronic and thermally sensitive components are kept out of the processor chamber. Very high optical power is generated in the sensor, detecting particles as small as 0.08 /spl mu/m at velocities up to 10 m/s. Testing to date indicates this sensor offers excellent performance in monitoring particle excursions and a good correlation to small particles counted on wafers.
The paper defines how complex automotive electronics has become and how advanced semiconductor technology is being developed to simplify the development of these systems. In order to handle the increasing processing b...
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The paper defines how complex automotive electronics has become and how advanced semiconductor technology is being developed to simplify the development of these systems. In order to handle the increasing processing bandwidth required, and to interface effectively with the many sensors and actuators on the modern motor vehicle, significant advances are being made in semiconductor technology. The types of systems which are becoming more complex are defined along with the reasons for becoming so. "System chips" are now being developed which can integrate together different types of semiconductor technology in order to reduce chipcount, size and increase performance and reliability. Analog, digital, power and even sensor technology is being merged in order to address the advanced automotive requirements. Examples are given of system chips and their impact on advanced automotive applications. Smart sensors are being developed which will make integrating many sensors simpler than ever before. The smart sensors will allow easier sharing of information between related systems such as chassis control systems (braking, steering, collision avoidance, etc.). The concept and application of such smart sensors is discussed. Several other advances in semiconductors for automotive applications are discussed such as Flash NV memory, power consumption issues and vehicular electronic communication protocols. The impact of these technologies on simplifying development of complex systems is made clear.
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