Title :
Optimization and analysis of a capacitive contactless angular transducer
Author :
Jankauskas, Gerard T. ; LaCourse, John R. ; Limbert, David E.
Author_Institution :
GTE Gov. Syst. Corp., Needham, MA, USA
fDate :
4/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A capacitive angular transducer under development for industrial and military applications is described. An operational description based on the physical configuration of the transducer is presented in terms of a lumped parameter model. From the model, analytical operational performance criteria, i.e. frequency response and accuracy, are developed, analyzed, and supported with experimental data. Model results are used to develop criteria for the instrumentation interface and operational specifications for the transducer system
Keywords :
angular measurement; electric sensing devices; equivalent circuits; network analysis; optimisation; transducers; accuracy; capacitive contactless angular transducer; frequency response; industrial applications; instrumentation interface; lumped parameter model; military applications; optimisation; performance criteria; Analytical models; Capacitance; Capacitors; Conductors; Defense industry; Engine cylinders; Equations; Performance analysis; Transducers; Transfer functions;
Journal_Title :
Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on
