Measurement point selection and modal damping identification for bladed disks

► An optimized measurement point selection method and a damping ID method are proposed. ► The new selection method reduces the computational cost and improves robustness. ► The damping ID method applies to mistuned systems using reduced-order-models. ► Both methods can be used for systems with regions of high modal density. ► Results indicate the damping ID is relatively insensitive to measurement noise.