ELECTROMAGNETIC MEASUREMENTS OF ACCELERATION.

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Abstract:

The most common types of accelerometers are examined to determine their suitability for measuring drag accelerations in the falling sphere air density experiment. Only those types having no mechanical friction can detect the low drag accelerations encountered at high altitudes. One type of frictionless accelerometer, having electromagnetic suspension, is considered in some detail. The ultimate goal is the development of a three-axis accelerometer with a single, spherical proof-mass common to all three axes which can detect drag accelerations down to 0.00001 or 0.000001 g. Author

Author(s):
Gehmlich, D. K.
Author Organization(s):
UTAH UNIV SALT LAKE CITY UPPER AIR RESEARCH LABS
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept.,
Pagination:
0036

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
Scientific-2, UU66-12
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 19(628)-4055
Task Number(s):
669001
Project Number(s):
AF-6690
Monitor Series:
66-799
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*ELECTROMAGNETIC PROPERTIES, *MEASUREMENT, *ACCELERATION, MEASUREMENT, ACCELEROMETERS, HIGH ALTITUDE, FRICTION, ROCKETS, INSTRUMENTATION, DIAGRAMS, DRAG
Field(s)/Group(s):
Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods, Rockets, Radiofrequency Wave Propagation
Report Date:
1966 Nov 01