Accelerometer transverse sensitivity calibration; validation and uncertainty estimation

Calibration, validation, and sensitivity analysis: What's what

One very simple interpretation of calibration is to adjust a set of parameters associated with a computational science and engineering code so that the model agreement is maximized with respect to a set of experimental data. One very simple interpretation of validation is to quantify our belief in the predictive capability of a computational code through comparison with a set of experimental da...

Accelerometer Shock Sensitivity Calibration Using a Pneumatic Exciter

A system for the measurement of accelerometer shock sensitivity is described, complying with the requirements of comparison calibration per ISO 16063-22 “Methods for the calibration of vibration and shock transducers Part 22: Shock calibration by comparison to a reference transducer”. This system is comprised of a newly designed exciter, a new back-to-back comparison standard with integral char...

Uncertainty Analysis for Computer Simulations through Validation and Calibration

Calibration and Measurement Uncertainty Estimation of Radiometric Data: Preprint

Evaluating the performance of photovoltaic cells, modules, and arrays that form large solar deployments relies on accurate measurements of the available solar resource. Therefore, determining the accuracy of these solar radiation measurements provides a better understanding of investment risks. This becomes especially important as deployment size and investment costs grow to hundreds of million...

Design of a Piezoelectric Accelerometer with High Sensitivity and Low Transverse Effect

In order to meet the requirements of cable fault detection, a new structure of piezoelectric accelerometer was designed and analyzed in detail. The structure was composed of a seismic mass, two sensitive beams, and two added beams. Then, simulations including the maximum stress, natural frequency, and output voltage were carried out. Moreover, comparisons with traditional structures of piezoele...