ACCELEROMETER FOR VIBRATION ANALYSIS

An accelerometer suitable for vehicle ride analysis is described. The instrument is of the linear type (measuring acceleration in a straight line), incorporating a seismic mass that is free to move along one axis. The bulk of the seismic mass is incorporated in the core assembly of a differential transformer which produces an electrical output proportional to the applied acceleration. The damping of the system is electro-magnetic, achieved by a shorted turn of copper suspended in a strong magnetic field, and is independent of ambient temperature variations.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Mechanical Engineers

  1 Birdcage Walk
  London SW1H 9JJ,   England 
• Authors:
  • Newton, A W
  • Tinslay, P J
• Publication Date: 1973-7

Media Info

• Serial:
  • Railway Engineering Journal
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Accelerometers; Ride quality; Technology; Vibration
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00056858
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1974 12:00AM