ACCELEROMETER
A device, commonly known as an accelerometer, is described which may be utllized for measuring acceleratlon with high sensitivity and accuracy tbroughout a relatively wlde range of values. In general, the accelerometer consists of an assembly, including an electric motor stator and a mass element located away from the axis of rotation of the stator, rotatably mounted on a support, and an electric motor rotor positioned within the stator and rotatable thereln. An electrlcal switching circuit controlled by the movement of the stator lntermittently energizes the rotor winding and retards move ment of the stator, and a centrifugal switch is rotatable with the rotor to operate upon attainment of a predetermined rotor rotational velocity.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-008411
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 2861789
- OSTI ID:
- 4273736
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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