Spinning projectile’s attitude measurement using intersection ratio of magnetic sensors

2016 ◽  
Vol 231 (5) ◽  
pp. 866-876 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Yu ◽  
Xiongzhu Bu ◽  
Chao Xiang ◽  
Bo Yang
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Method ◽  
Inertial Sensors ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Magnetic Sensor ◽  
Magnetic Sensors ◽  
Attitude Measurement ◽  
Characteristic Ratio ◽  
Zero Crossing ◽  
Attitude Angle

Concerning on the problem of low measuring precision of the current micro-inertial sensors, a novel attitude measurement method is proposed to dismiss the drift for remarkable attitude error. According to the output of the onboard three-axis magnetic sensor in the process of projectile flight, a low-cost attitude detection system is designed by using the intersection ratio of the sensor. First, the output model of the onboard three-axis magnetic sensor is established. The mathematical relationship between the characteristic ratio of magnetic sensor output and the pitch angle is then derived. Then, the solution and correction algorithm of the attitude angles are studied. Finally, the effectiveness of the attitude measurement method has been validated by carrying out the semi-physical experiments. The experimental results indicate that the error of attitude angles is within ±1° and the attitude angle error of the combined magnetic sensors is not cumulative. Meanwhile, the geomagnetic field strength is dispensable during the whole calculation process. Compared with the “Zero Crossing Method”, the proposed method has shown a nearly two-times higher accuracy and has no limitation of “MAGSONDE window”. What is more, this method proves to be more simple and has a doubled update rate in attitude angle calculation.

scholarly journals Traffic Measurement and Vehicle Classification with Single Magnetic Sensor

2005 ◽  
Vol 1917 (1) ◽  
pp. 173-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sing Yiu Cheung ◽  
Sinem Coleri ◽  
Baris Dundar ◽  
Sumitra Ganesh ◽  
Chin-Woo Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiments ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Magnetic Sensor ◽  
Magnetic Sensors ◽  
Sensor Data ◽  
Vehicle Classification ◽  
Traffic Measurement ◽  
Yield Information ◽  
Detection Capabilities ◽  
Better Than

Wireless magnetic sensor networks offer an attractive, low-cost alternative to inductive loops for traffic measurement in freeways and at intersections. In addition to providing vehicle count, occupancy, and speed, these sensors yield information (such as non-axle-based vehicle classification) that cannot be obtained from standard loop data. Because such networks can be deployed quickly, they can be used (and reused) for temporary traffic measurement. This paper reports the detection capabilities of magnetic sensors on the basis of two field experiments. The first experiment collected a 2-h trace of measurements on Hearst Avenue in Berkeley, California. The vehicle detection rate was better than 99% (100% for vehicles other than motorcycles), and estimates of average vehicle length and speed appear to have been better than 90%. The measurements also yield intervehicle spacing or headways, revealing interesting phenomena such as platoon formation downstream of a traffic signal. Results of the second experiment are preliminary. Sensor data from 37 passing vehicles at the same site are processed and classified into six types. Sixty percent of the vehicles are classified correctly when length is not used as a feature. The classification algorithm can be implemented in real time by the sensor node itself, in contrast to other methods based on high-scan-rate inductive loop signals, which require extensive off-line computation. It is believed that if length were used as a feature, 80% to 90% of vehicles would be correctly classified.

scholarly journals Wireless Magnetic Sensor Network for Road Traffic Monitoring and Vehicle Classification

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 274-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladan Velisavljevic ◽  
Eduardo Cano ◽  
Vladimir Dyo ◽  
Ben Allen
Keyword(s):  
Road Traffic ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Traffic Monitoring ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Magnetic Sensor ◽  
Magnetic Sensors ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Vehicle Classification ◽  
Accurate Estimation ◽  
Vehicle Speed

Abstract Efficiency of transportation of people and goods is playing a vital role in economic growth. A key component for enabling effective planning of transportation networks is the deployment and operation of autonomous monitoring and traffic analysis tools. For that reason, such systems have been developed to register and classify road traffic usage. In this paper, we propose a novel system for road traffic monitoring and classification based on highly energy efficient wireless magnetic sensor networks. We develop novel algorithms for vehicle speed and length estimation and vehicle classification that use multiple magnetic sensors. We also demonstrate that, using such a low-cost system with simplified installation and maintenance compared to current solutions, it is possible to achieve highly accurate estimation and a high rate of positive vehicle classification.

Attitude Measurement for Underground Self-Walking Tunneling

2012 ◽  
Vol 170-173 ◽  
pp. 1749-1752
Author(s):  
Hong Hu Wei ◽  
Yan Bao
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Method ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Attitude Measurement ◽  
Underground Pipeline ◽  
Orientation Measurement ◽  
Comprehensive Utilization ◽  
National Science ◽  
Cost Measurement ◽  
Plan National

Self-walking tunneling is at present the most advanced technology to underground pipeline construction. One of the difficulties is orientation measuring technology, that involves if tunneling can keep along with designed line. There is no mature method for self-walking tunnelling. This paper, based on the eleventh five-year plan national science and technology subject, comprehensive utilization of total station and rangefinder and combination with the characteristics of the tunneller, researches a set of practical and low cost measurement method. The application shows that the method meets with the need of orientation measurement to curve tunneling.

scholarly journals Research on Measurement Method of Parachute Scanning Platform Based on MEMS Device

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 402
Author(s):  
Ning Liu ◽  
Tianqi Tian ◽  
Zhong Su ◽  
Wenhao Qi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Simulation ◽  
Inertial Sensors ◽  
Rotational Velocity ◽  
Attitude Measurement ◽  
Matlab Simulation ◽  
Scanning Angle ◽  
Reduce Development Time ◽  
Motion Parameters ◽  
Motion Characteristics ◽  
Scanning Motion

This paper studies the measurement of motion parameters of a parachute scanning platform. The movement of a parachute scanning platform has fast rotational velocity and a complex attitude. Therefore, traditional measurement methods cannot measure the motion parameters accurately, and thus fail to satisfy the requirements for the measurement of parachute scanning platform motion parameters. In order to solve these problems, a method for measuring the motion parameters of a parachute scanning platform based on a combination of magnetic and inertial sensors is proposed in this paper. First, scanning motion characteristics of a parachute-terminal-sensitive projectile are analyzed. Next, a high-precision parachute scanning platform attitude measurement device is designed to obtain the data of magnetic and inertial sensors. Then the extended Kalman filter is used to filter and observe errors. The scanning angle, the scanning angle velocity, the falling velocity, and the 2D scanning attitude are obtained. Finally, the accuracy and feasibility of the algorithm are analyzed and validated by MATLAB simulation, semi-physical simulation, and airdrop experiments. The presented research results can provide helpful references for the design and analysis of parachute scanning platforms, which can reduce development time and cost.

scholarly journals Recent Progress of Fluxgate Magnetic Sensors: Basic Research and Application

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 1500
Author(s):  
Songrui Wei ◽  
Xiaoqi Liao ◽  
Han Zhang ◽  
Jianhua Pang ◽  
Yan Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Recent Progress ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Research Direction ◽  
Magnetic Sensor ◽  
Magnetic Sensors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Calibration Methods ◽  
Wearable Electronic ◽  
Wearable Electronic Devices

Fluxgate magnetic sensors are especially important in detecting weak magnetic fields. The mechanism of a fluxgate magnetic sensor is based on Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. The structure of a fluxgate magnetic sensor mainly consists of excitation windings, core and sensing windings, similar to the structure of a transformer. To date, they have been applied to many fields such as geophysics and astro-observations, wearable electronic devices and non-destructive testing. In this review, we report the recent progress in both the basic research and applications of fluxgate magnetic sensors, especially in the past two years. Regarding the basic research, we focus on the progress in lowering the noise, better calibration methods and increasing the sensitivity. Concerning applications, we introduce recent work about fluxgate magnetometers on spacecraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, wearable electronic devices and defect detection in coiled tubing. Based on the above work, we hope that we can have a clearer prospect about the future research direction of fluxgate magnetic sensor.

scholarly journals A Proposal of a Motion Measurement System to Support Visually Impaired People in Rehabilitation Using Low-Cost Inertial Sensors

Entropy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 848
Author(s):  
Karla Miriam Reyes Leiva ◽  
Milagros Jaén-Vargas ◽  
Miguel Ángel Cuba ◽  
Sergio Sánchez Lara ◽  
José Javier Serrano Olmedo
Keyword(s):  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Inertial Sensors ◽  
Personal Autonomy ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Step Length ◽  
Hand Position ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Gait Parameters ◽  
Impaired Person ◽  
Further Development

The rehabilitation of a visually impaired person (VIP) is a systematic process where the person is provided with tools that allow them to deal with the impairment to achieve personal autonomy and independence, such as training for the use of the long cane as a tool for orientation and mobility (O&M). This process must be trained personally by specialists, leading to a limitation of human, technological and structural resources in some regions, especially those with economical narrow circumstances. A system to obtain information about the motion of the long cane and the leg using low-cost inertial sensors was developed to provide an overview of quantitative parameters such as sweeping coverage and gait analysis, that are currently visually analyzed during rehabilitation. The system was tested with 10 blindfolded volunteers in laboratory conditions following constant contact, two points touch, and three points touch travel techniques. The results indicate that the quantification system is reliable for measuring grip rotation, safety zone, sweeping amplitude and hand position using orientation angles with an accuracy of around 97.62%. However, a new method or an improvement of hardware must be developed to improve gait parameters’ measurements, since the step length measurement presented a mean accuracy of 94.62%. The system requires further development to be used as an aid in the rehabilitation process of the VIP. Now, it is a simple and low-cost technological aid that has the potential to improve the current practice of O&M.

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