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An accelerometer/velocimeter with a range from 10/sup 5/g to 10/sup 10/g and a time resolution of a few nanoseconds

Journal Article · · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.89401· OSTI ID:7317307

A piezoelectric accelerometer is described which simultaneously measures acceleration and velocity for materials subjected to very rapid impulsive loading. The acceleration signal is derived from a measure of the rate of change of the short-circuited current of a piezoelectric disk in contact with the accelerated surface. The maximum acceleration which the device can measure is about five orders of magnitude greater than the maximum acceleration capability of conventional accelerometers.

Research Organization:
Sandia Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87115
OSTI ID:
7317307
Journal Information:
Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 30:7; ISSN APPLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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