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NASA NTRS · 20090033783

A Simple Sensor Model for THUNDER Actuators

Abstract

A quasi-static (low frequency) model is developed for THUNDER actuators configured as displacement sensors based on a simple Raleigh-Ritz technique. This model is used to calculate charge as a function of displacement. Using this and the calculated capacitance, voltage vs. displacement and voltage vs. electrical load curves are generated and compared with measurements. It is shown this model gives acceptable results and is useful for determining rough estimates of sensor output for various loads, laminate configurations and thicknesses.

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Campbell, Joel F., Bryant, Robert G.. 2009-09-01. A Simple Sensor Model for THUNDER Actuators. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20090033783

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