Continuous Monitoring of the Wheel-Rail Contact Vertical Forces by Using a Variable Measurement Scale

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu. P. Boronenko ◽  
R. V. Rahimov ◽  
Waail M. Lafta ◽  
S. V. Dmitriev ◽  
A. V. Belyankin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Series ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
Measurement Accuracy ◽  
Continuous Measurement ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Instantaneous Position ◽  
Variable Measurement

Abstract This paper presents a new technology of continuous measurement and recording of forces in wheel/rail contact by measuring strains in two rail cross-sections, which allows increasing the measurement accuracy. The method for processing the measurement data is proposed with a variable scale between strains and force, depending on the instantaneous position of the wheel with respect to a span between sleepers. The gage characteristics obtained by rolling a wheel over the rail between two sleepers are approximated by using Fourier series abilities and used for the assessment of wheel/rail forces. By using the suggested technology, the amount of information obtained increased 2 times.

VERIFICATION OF MEASUREMENT ACCURACY OF TIDAL FLAT TOPOGRAPHY BY UAV AND APPLICABILITY TO CONTINUOUS MONITORING OF TIDAL FLAT

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. I_961-I_966
Author(s):  
Takahiro TABATA ◽  
Shigeru KATO ◽  
Ryota NAKAMURA ◽  
Toshihiro ODA ◽  
Hiroki NISHIZONO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tidal Flat ◽  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
Measurement Accuracy

Detection and Analysis of Rats’ Bioelectromagnetic Signal

2014 ◽  
Vol 536-537 ◽  
pp. 13-17
Author(s):  
Hong Long Cao ◽  
Fen Ju Qin ◽  
Xue Guan Liu ◽  
He Ming Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Automatic System ◽  
Measurement Method ◽  
Measurement Accuracy ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Measured Data ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Frequency Window ◽  
Window Effects

In this paper, we designed an automatic system and automatic test software, and they can carry out Kunming rats bioelectromagnetic measurement in standard status and anesthesia automatically in anechoic chamber where the electromagnetic field outside is shielded, the reflection wave is absorbed, and the measurement accuracy will be improved. We get a great number of measurement data with frequency-sweep measurement method. The mean and standard deviation of amplitudes vs. frequencies is calculated and analyzed. The results show the measurement method is feasible. We have plotted the means of measured data as multiple sets of Y values in a series of bars with standard deviations bars included and distributed in the frequency axis of X. It is found that the fluctuation of the mean and standard deviation in some frequencies is not evident which may explain frequency window effects, while in other frequencies, such a fluctuation can be obviously observed, which may suggest that bioelectromagnetic signal is influenced by biological activities (standard and anaesthesia status) in these frequency points.

Study on the Engine Speed Sensor Position Measuring Tool Based on Minitab

2013 ◽  
Vol 456 ◽  
pp. 211-215
Author(s):  
Wu Cen ◽  
Li Xia Xia
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Accuracy ◽  
Engine Speed ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Measuring Method ◽  
Speed Sensor ◽  
Sensor Position ◽  
Accuracy Of Measurement ◽  
Repeatability And Reproducibility ◽  
Measuring Tool ◽  
Engine Size

Research on key position speed sensor of automobile engine size measuring tool as an example, for studying the optimization of measuring tools through use the powerful Minitab software statistics, analysis and calculation functions. Randomly selected 10 parts as a measurement sample, then obtained the measurement data by experiment. Analysis of the measured data with Minitab and calculate the repeatability and reproducibility of the device. Find the causes of failure in measuring and explore how to optimize the measuring method. Improved measuring clamp structure, and through experiments verify its feasibility. Thereby solving the problem of measuring failure to ensure the accuracy of measurement data, and improve the measurement accuracy of the product.

Intelligent Bed Sheet Detects Respiratory Patterns

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 1177-1181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Nicholson ◽  
Olivia Lin ◽  
Edward Shim
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
Resource Constraints ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
The Body ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Age In Place ◽  
Sensor Validation ◽  
Health Canada ◽  
Respiratory Conditions

A new technology using an intelligent bed sheet made of fabric sensors is described as a novel advancement that supports wireless and continuous monitoring of vital signs without requiring wire attachments to the body. The intelligent bed sheet developed by Studio 1 Labs Inc. (Studio 1 Labs), can be used to support three distinct groups: i) healthcare institutions with human resource constraints, ii) caregivers who provide care for seniors, infants and children at home, and iii) independent seniors who prefer to age in place. This article describes two complementary research phases using the intelligent bed sheet to detect heart rate, respiratory rate, and respiratory effort. The first phase explores sensor validation from the intelligent bed sheet with preset respiratory conditions from high technology mannequins. The second phase involves a use case with healthy young adults comparing between physiological signals from the bed sheet with standard nursing protocols of manual counts and a pulse oximeter approved by Health Canada.

scholarly journals Compact Laser Collimation System for Simultaneous Measurement of Five-Degree-of-Freedom Motion Errors

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (15) ◽  
pp. 5057
Author(s):  
Chuang Sun ◽  
Sheng Cai ◽  
Yusheng Liu ◽  
Yanfeng Qiao
Keyword(s):  
Simultaneous Measurement ◽  
Measurement Accuracy ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Optical Path ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Experimental Setup ◽  
Collimation System ◽  
Optical Configuration ◽  
Series Of Experiments ◽  
The Common

A compact laser collimation system is presented for the simultaneous measurement of five-degree-of-freedom motion errors. The optical configuration of the proposed system is designed, and the principle of the measurement of five-degree-of-freedom errors is described in detail. The resolution of the roll and the horizontal straightness is doubled compared with other laser collimation methods. A common optical path compensation method is provided to detect light drift in real time and compensate for straightness and angle errors. An experimental setup is constructed, and a series of experiments are performed to verify the feasibility and stability of the system. Compared with commercial instruments, the pitch and yaw residuals are ± 2.5 ″ and ± 3.5 ″ without correction, and the residuals are ± 1.9 ″ and ± 2.8 ″ after correction, respectively. The comparison deviations of the horizontal straightness and vertical straightness changed from ± 4.8   μ m to ± 2.8 μm and ± 5.9 μm to ± 3.6 μm, respectively. The comparison deviation of the roll is ± 4.3 ″ . The experimental results show that the data of the five-degree-of-freedom measurement system obtained are largely the same as the measurement data of commercial instruments. The common optical path compensation can effectively improve the measurement accuracy of the system.

scholarly journals Influence of measuring force on CMM accuracy

2018 ◽  
Vol 208 ◽  
pp. 03004
Author(s):  
Bin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Measurement Accuracy ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Signal Acquisition ◽  
Force Model ◽  
Thin Part ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Measuring Force

The measuring accuracy of CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) is influenced by many factors, such as temperature, humidity, measuring force and method of signal acquisition. For thin parts, the influence of measuring force is especially obvious. In this paper, the relationship between measuring force and measurement accuracy is studied for a thin part with a U-shaped cross-section. By analyzing the structure of the probe and establishing the force model, the influencing factors of the accuracy of CMM are obtained, and the influence of the contact deformation and the bending deformation on the measurement accuracy is analyzed from the point of view of material mechanics. At the same time, the measurement accuracy of different measuring cross-sections is analyzed. Through the research of this paper, the relationship between measuring force and CMM is established, and an effective method to improve the accuracy of CMM is also found.

Design of a Scoliosis Monitoring System Using Inertial Sensors

2015 ◽  
Vol 772 ◽  
pp. 597-602
Author(s):  
Gheorghe Daniel Voinea ◽  
Silviu Butnariu
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Monitoring System ◽  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
Inertial Sensors ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Human Spine ◽  
Instantaneous Position ◽  
Precise Diagnosis ◽  
Innovative System ◽  
Spine Disorders

This paper presents the design of an innovative system for the diagnosis and treatment of spine disorders, in particular, the scoliosis. The product consists in a mechatronic device that is able to measure in real time the instantaneous position of the human spine, facilitating a precise diagnosis as well as continuous monitoring for prevention and/or treatment of spine disorders.

scholarly journals High-Resolution Observations of Insects in the Atmospheric Boundary Layer

2008 ◽  
Vol 25 (12) ◽  
pp. 2176-2187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert F. Contreras ◽  
Stephen J. Frasier
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Atmospheric Boundary Layer ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
Rayleigh Scattering ◽  
Continuous Wave ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
Fmcw Radar ◽  
Radar Cross Sections

Abstract High spatial and temporal resolution S-band radar observations of insects in the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) are described. The observations were acquired with a frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) radar during the 2002 International H20 Project (IHOP_2002) held in Oklahoma in the months of May and June 2002. During the observational period the boundary layer was convective with a few periods of rain. Rayleigh scattering from particulate scatterers (i.e., insects) dominates the return; however, Bragg scattering from refractive index turbulence is also significant, especially at the top of the afternoon boundary layer. There is a strong diurnal signal in the insect backscatter: minima in the morning and at dusk and maxima at night and midafternoon. Insect number densities and radar cross sections (RCSs) are calculated. The RCS values range from less than 10−12 m2 to greater than 10−7 m2 and likewise have a strong diurnal signal. These are converted to equivalent reflectivity measurements that would be reported by typical meteorological radars. The majority of reflectivity measurements from particulate scatterers ranges from −30 to −5 dBZ; however, intense point scatterers (>10 dBZ) are occasionally present. The results show that although insects provide useful targets for characterization of the clear-air ABL, the requirements for continuous monitoring of the boundary layer are specific to time of day and range from −20 dBZ in the morning to −10 to −5 dBZ in the afternoon and nocturnal boundary layer (NBL).

scholarly journals Pengembangan Sistem Pemantauan Konsumsi Energi Rumah Tangga Berbasis Internet of Things (IoT)

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 357
Author(s):  
HARTONO BUDI SANTOSO ◽  
SAPTO PRAJOGO ◽  
SRI PARYANTO MURSID
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Measurement Accuracy ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Average Error ◽  
Android Application ◽  
Wireless Technology ◽  
Power Meter ◽  
Communication Device

ABSTRAKPenghematan pada konsumsi listrik rumah tangga akan memberikan dampak pada konsumsi listrik nasional. Penelitian menunjukkan pemantauan terhadap konsumsi listrik rumah tangga akan memberikan dampak pada penghematan konsumsi listrik hingga 30%. Beberapa penelitian terkait pengembangan pemantauan terhadap konsumsi listrik rumah tangga masih menunjukkan hasil yang kurang memuaskan. Pada penelitian ini akan dikembangkan sistem pemantauan energi khususnya untuk beban rumah tangga berbasis teknologi IoT, sehingga dapat dilakukan pemantauan menggunaan energi listrik rumah tangga menggunakan aplikasi android di perangkat komunikasi telepon seluler (ponsel). Hasil pengujian akurasi pengukuran, dilakukan dengan membandingkan data pengukuran dengan alat ukur lain, menunjukkan pembacaan arus memiliki rata-rata error sebesar 0% sementara pembacaan tegangan memiliki rata-rata error sebesar 0,06%.Kata kunci: IoT, power meter, power monitor, konsumsi energi ABSTRACTThe savings on household electricity consumption will have an impact on national electricity consumption. Research shows that monitoring of household electricity consumption will have an impact on saving electricity consumption up to 30%. Direct monitoring starts from using cable to wireless technology. Some studies realated to developments of energy consumption monitoring still show unsatisfactory results.In this research will be developed energy monitoring system especially for household load based on IoT technology, so that can be monitored the use of household electrical energy using android application in communication device, handphone. The result of measurement measurement accuracy is done by comparing measurement data with other measuring instrument, indicating current reading has an average error of 0% while the voltage reading has an average error of 0.06%.Keywords: IoT, power meter, power Monitor, energy consumption

scholarly journals Longpath DOAS tomography on a motorway exhaust gas plume: numerical studies and application to data from the BAB II campaign

2004 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 2435-2484 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Laepple ◽  
V. Knab ◽  
K.-U. Mettendorf ◽  
I. Pundt
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Optical Absorption Spectroscopy ◽  
Reconstruction Process ◽  
3 Dimensional ◽  
Numerical Studies ◽  
Error Estimations ◽  
A New Technique ◽  
Inversion Techniques

Abstract. This paper presents a procedure for performing and optimizing inversions for DOAS tomography and its application to measurement data. DOAS tomography is a new technique to determine 2- and 3-dimensional concentration fields of air pollutants or other trace gases by combining differential optical absorption spectroscopy (DOAS) with tomographic inversion techniques. Due to the limited amount of measured data, the resulting concentration fields are sensitive to the inversion process. Therefore detailed error estimations are needed to determine the quality of the reconstruction. In this paper we compare different row acting methods for the inversion, present a procedure for optimizing the parameters of the reconstruction process and propose a way to estimate the error-fields by numerical studies. The procedure was applied to data from the motorway emission campaign BAB II. Two dimensional NO2 cross sections at right angles to the motorway could be reconstructed qualitatively well at different meteorological situations. Additionally we present error fields for the reconstructions which show the problems and skills of the used measurement setup. Numerical studies on an improved setup for future motorway campaigns show, that DOAS tomography is able to produce high quality concentration maps.

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