The design, construction, and calibration of an angular accelerameter.

Author

Walter Earl Palm

Abstract

"The purpose of this work was to design, construct, and calibrate an angular accelerometer for continuous operation. The design uses four symmetrically placed springs connecting a ring and hub. Strain gages are mounted on the springs in a Wheatstone bridge arrangement. When the entire unit is subjected to an angular acceleration, the ring deflects causing an output voltage. This voltage is proportional to the deflection which is shown to be a function of the angular acceleration. The accelerometer was constructed to operate at frequencies up to 120 cps. The calibration was accomplished by using a simple harmonic motion input"-- Abstract, p. ii

Advisor(s)

Rhea, L. G.

Committee Member(s)

Parry, Myron G.
Pyron, Howard D.
Francis, Lyman L., 1920-2004

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri at Rolla

Publication Date

1964

Pagination

vi, 51 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (page 50)

Rights

© 1964 Walter Earl Palm, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 1597

Print OCLC #

5958980

Recommended Citation

Palm, Walter Earl, "The design, construction, and calibration of an angular accelerameter." (1964). Masters Theses. 5609.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/5609