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Sensors and Instrumentation
The Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Division will promote and encourage the exchange of nonproprietary information pertaining to theory, design and application of electronic systems and components used to measure structural dynamic behavior.
Bylaws
Sensors and Instrumentation Division - Updated May 2013
At IMAC XXXI the Sensors and Instrumentation Group sponsored 18 tutorials over 2 days dealing with such diverse topics as wireless, amplifier fundamentals, accelerometer calibration, optical measurement techniques, transient data capture, sensor technology, shaker control, and various measurement applications. These presentations will become available on our Group’s website.
Some presentations from the Sensors & Instrumentation Tutorial, IMAC 31
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Testing Anti-Ram Barrier Protection Systems, Kurt Veggeburg, National Instruments |
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Basics of IEPE Accelerometers, Scott Mayo, Meggitt |
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High Temperature IEPE, Joseph Que, Meggit |
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Fiber Optic Accelerometers and Sensors for Dynamic Measurements, Kurt Veggeburg, National Instruments |
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Key Principles of Dynamic Data Acquisition, Michael Beckage, DTS |
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Detection of Rotor/Shaft Cracks Using Vibration Signature Analysis, Suri Ganeriwala, Spectraquest |
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Evolution and Comparison of Accelerometer Technologies, Pat Walter, TCU |
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Practical Aspects of Digital Data Acquisition (Understanding Sources of Error in the Measurement Chain), John Hiatt, LMS |
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Understanding Dynamic Range, Bruce Lent, Meggitt |
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Vibrating Measurements on gas Turbines: the Sensor and Measuring Channel, Birger Kriegbaum, B&K |
Some presentations from the Sensors & Instrumentation Tutorial, IMAC 30
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Analog Noise Documentation and Suppression in Ground Based and Flight Instrumentation Systems, Pat Walter |
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Current status of IEEE 1451.4 (TEDS), Mark Schieffer, The Modal Shop |
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Common Do’s and Don’ts of Experimental Impact and Shaker Excitation, Peter Avitabile, UM Lowell, Marco Peres, Richard Bono, The Modal Shop |
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Analysis of Error Sources in a Fiber Optic Sensor Demodulation System, Mike Todd, UCSD |
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Wind Tunnel Remote Control , Kurt Veggeburg, National Instruments |
Some presentations from the Sensors & Instrumentation Tutorial, IMAC 29
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Extreme Data Acquisition As Seen on TV - Making Entertaining Television with Scientific Measurements, Kurt Veggeburg, NI |
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Flight Test Instrumentation: A Simple Alternative, Gordon Hoople, ATA Engineering |
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Full Field Optical Measurements for Vibration and Shock Applications, Tim Schmidt, Trillion Quality Systems |
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On-board datalogger for dynamic pressure and strain for hydro turbines “, Kurt Veggeburg, NI |
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Sensor Performance Metrics II, Michael Todd, UCSD |
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Wide Area Inspection of Composite Aircraft Structures Using Lamb Waves, Pat Walter |
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Which Shipping company is nicest to your stuff : Measuring dynamic forces encountered in shipping small packages Kurt Veggeburg, NI |
Some presentations from the Sensors & Instrumentation Tutorial, IMAC 28
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Practical Considerations of Accelerometer Noise, B. Lent, Endevco |
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A Review of Techniques for Diagnostics of Gearboxes and Bearings, S. Ganeriwala, SpectraQuest |
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Data Acquisition for a Bridge Collapse Test, K. Veggeberg, National Instruments |
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Demystifying Wireless for Real-world Measurement Applications, K. Veggeberg, National Instruments |
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Effects of Aliasing and Preventing it in Test Instrumentation, C. Gibson, VXI Technologies |
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Selection and Design of Energy Harvesters for Wireless Sensing Applications, S. Arms, Microstrain |
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Fiber Optic Bragg Grating-based Sensing, M. Todd, University of California, San Diego |
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LAN-XI – The Next Generation of Data Acquisition Systems, N.J. Jacobsen, Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S |
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Measuring the Torsional Motion of Reciprocating Powered Generator Sets: A Sensor Comparison, S. Seidlitz, Cummins Power Generation |
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New Microphone Technology Solves Many Problems, B. Kriegbaum, Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration |
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Probability and Statistics in Structural Dynamics, T.W. Simmermacher, R. Field, Sandia National Laboratories |
Some presentations from the Sensors & Instrumentation Tutorial, IMAC 27
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3-D Scanning Vibrometry for Structural Dynamic Measurements, D. E. Oliver, Polytec, Inc. |
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Guidance for Measuring Mechanical Shock and Vibration, P.L. Walter, Texas Christian University |
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Decoding an Accelerometer Specification Sheet – What Sensor Manufacturers Don’t Tell You, D. Lally, PCB Piezotronics |
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Current Status of IEEE 1451.4, M.I. Schiefer, The Modal Shop, Inc. |
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Introduction to Piezoelectric Sensors, D. Change, Dytran Instruments, Inc. |
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Strain Measurement in Hostile Environments II, V. Wnuk, HPI Hitec Products, Inc. |
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Wireless Technology Part II, A.L. Wicks, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
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Practical considerations in using IEPE accelerometers with modern data acquisition systems. |
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Advanced Wireless Architectures for Synchronizing Dynamic Measurements With GPS Technology, K. Veggeberg, National Instruments |
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Practical Considerations of Shaker Excitation Thechniques for Modal Analysis, M.A. Peres, The Modal Shop, Inc.; P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts, Lowell |
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Advanced Signal Processing Algorithms for Sound and Vibration Beyond the FFT, K. Veggeberg, National Instruments |
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Verification of Microphones and Accelerometers, B. Kriegbaum, Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S |
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Energy Harvesting and Synchronized Wireless Networks, S. Arms, Microstrain, Inc. |
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An Overview on The Field Balancing of Rotating Machinery, S.N. Ganeriwala, SpectraQuest |
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Effects of Aliasing and Preventing it in Test Instrumentation, C. Gibson, VTI Instruments |
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Ground Loop Problems with Measurement Systems and How
to Avoid Them, A.R. Szary, Precision Filters, Inc. |
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Modal Excitation by Dave Brown and Marco Peres |
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Accuracy, Real or Imagined by Alen Szary |
Some presentations from the Sensors & Instrumentation Tutorial, IMAC 26
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Only the Transducer Should Limit the Dynamics of the Measurement Chain, B. Kriegbaum, Bruel & Kjaer Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S |
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Fiber Optic Sensor Technology, M. Yu, University of Maryland, College Park |
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Practical Considerations for Low Noise Measurement, J.M.W. Brownjohn, University of Sheffield |
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Selection of Accelerometers for Modal Analysis, John Kubler, Kistler |
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Sensor Performance, A (hopefully) Short Primer, M.D.Todd, University of California, San Diego |
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Strain Measurement in Hostile Environments, V. Wnuk, HPI - Hitec Products, Inc. |
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Transducer Mounting and Test Setup Considerations, R.W. Bono, The Modal Shop, Inc. |
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Understanding and Interpreting Data Sheet Noise Specifications of IEPE Accelerometers, J. Aram, Endevco Corporation |
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Understanding Variable Capacitance Accelerometers, J. Aram, Endevco Corporation |
Presentations from IMAC 25
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