Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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239683 | Procedia Chemistry | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Micro-accelerometer MAC04 has been developed in order to measure very low accelerations such as those caused to satellites by atmospheric drag and other non-gravitational forces. The instrument uses a cubic proof-mass inside a small cavity. In an open loop the change of capacitance between the cube and 12 electrodes on the inner cavity surface is a measure of the applied acceleration. It is very difficult to ground test and calibrate such a device due to gravity. The tester simulates the change of capacitances (base capacitance 13,5pF, changes in a range of ±1.5pF). Complete closed loop system is presented.
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