Non Contact Vibration Measurements on Parabolic Surface Antenna

Non-contact surface wave measurements on pavements

In this thesis, nondestructive surface wave measurements are presented for characterization of dynamic modulus and layer thickness on different pavements and cement concrete slabs. Air-coupled microphones enable rapid data acquisition without physical contact with the pavement surface. Quality control of asphalt concrete pavements is crucial to verify the specified properties and to prevent pre...

Microwave Interferometers for Non - Contact Vibration Measurements on Large Structures

This paper describes a non-contact vibration measuring system that is based on a microwave interferometer similar to those used to detect the presence of people in monitored areas. Displacement response of a target surface on the structure relative to the interferometer is measured by analyzing the interference in microwaves reflected off the vibrating target surface. The system was built from ...

Non - contact surface charge / voltage measurements

Methods of measurements of surface electric charges and potentials using electrostatic fieldmeters and voltmeters are discussed. The differences and similarities between those methods are presented. The AC-feedback voltmeter is also described as an unique method that combines advantages of both fieldmeters and voltmeters.

A Fiber Optical Sensor For Non–Contact Vibration Measurements

Vibration tests are widely employed in many industrial fields, and in particular in aerospace industry to evaluate the mechanical behavior of parts for aircrafts and satellites. Usually, these tests are carried out with shakers, while inertial accelerometers are used to measure the shaker table acceleration from which the vibration amplitude is computed. Some applications require the measuremen...

[Proceeding] A Fiber Optical Sensor For Non-Contact Vibration Measurements