Utility of the RT3 triaxial accelerometer in free living: An investigation of adherence and data loss

There is strong evidence for the protective effects of physical activity on chronic health problems. Activity monitors can objectively measure free living occupational and leisure time physical activity. Utility is an important consideration when determining the most appropriate monitor for specific populations and environments. Hours of activity data collected, the reasons for activity hours not being recorded, and how these two factors might change over time when using an activity monitor in free living are rarely reported. This study investigated user perceptions, adherence to minimal wear time and loss of data when using the RT3 activity monitor in 21 healthy adults, in a variety of occupations, over three (7 day) repeated weeks of measurement in free living. An activity diary verified each day of monitoring and a utility questionnaire explored participant perceptions on the usability of the RT3. The RT3 was worn for an average of 14 h daily with 90% of participants having complete data sets. In total 6535.8 and 6092.5 h of activity data were collected from the activity diary and the RT3 respectively. An estimated 443.3 h (6.7%) of activity data were not recorded by the RT3. Data loss was primarily due to battery malfunction (45.2%). Non-adherence to wear time accounted for 169.5 h (38.2%) of data loss, of which 14 h were due to occupational factors. The RT3 demonstrates good utility for free living activity measurement, however, technical issues and strategies to manage participant adherence require consideration with longitudinal and repeated measures studies.     

陆上地震数据采集系统探讨

地震数据采集系统的功能本质上应高保真地采集地震数据以解决地质任务。地震数据采集系统正不断地引入微电子和计算机工业发展的高新技术来充实自己。单站单道三分量全无线或无电台、无电缆、无主机的万道地震数据采集系统将较方便地应用于复杂地区的地震勘探采集     

基于MEMS 加速度计的倾斜姿态角传感器设计

针对应用领域中判断水平面及水平面夹角的问题,设计一种倾斜姿态角传感器。把MEMS加速度计SCA103T-D04与C8051F47单片机组合在一起,对MEMS加速度计输出信号进行调理和AD采集,单片机C8051F047完成数据分析和温度补偿,并通过CAN总线通讯接口和RS232通讯接口输出倾斜角度值,输出周期为200 ms。该倾斜姿态角传感器测量精度为0.03°,测量范围为–6°~6°,具有体积小、重量轻、精度高、温度适应范围宽的特性,可广泛应用于建筑、道路、桥梁及军用设备等领域。     

MEMS高量程压阻加速度计侵彻双层钢靶性能测试

设计一种MEMS高量程压阻加速度计,利用其组成的弹体测试系统进行双层钢靶实弹侵彻试验,并获得完整的侵彻数据。利用Matlab数据处理软件对其进行处理,获得有效的侵彻数据。试验结果表明,弹体在整个发射、侵彻钢靶过程中,测试系统所测数据误差均小于10%,说明设计的MEMS高量程压阻加速度计性能稳定,可完全满足工程化应用要求,为研究双层介质侵彻特性及控制弹体在特定介质层的爆破技术提供参考依据。     

Novel Resonant Accelerometer with Micro Leverage Fabricated by MEMS Technology

For the purpose of improving the precision of the inertial guidance system,it is necessary to enhance the accuracy of the accelerometer.Combining the micro-fabrication processes with resonant sensor technology,a high-resolution inertial-grade novel micro resonant accelerometer is studied.Based on the detecting theory of the resonant sensors,the accelerometer is designed,fabricated,and tested.The accelerometer consists of one proofmass,two micro leverages and two double-ended-tuning-fork (DETF) resonators.The sensing principle of this accelerometer is based on that the natural frequency of the DETF resonator shifts with its axial load which is caused by inertial force.The push-pull configuration of the DETF is for temperature compensation.The two-stage micro leverage mechanisms are employed to amplify the force and increase the sensitivity of the accelerometer.The micro leverage and the resonator are modeled for static analysis and nonlinear modal analysis via theory method and finite element method (FEM),respectively.The geometrical parameters of them are optimized.The amplification factor of the leverage is 102,and the sensitivity of the resonator on theory is about 62 Hz/g.The samples of the accelerometer are fabricated with deep reactive ion etching (DRIE) technology which can get a high-aspect ratio structure for contributing a greater sensing-capacitance.The measuring results of the samples by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) show that the process is feasible,because of the complete structure,the sound combs and micro leverages,and the acceptable errors.The frequency of the resonator and the sensitivity of the accelerometer are tested via printed circuit board (PCB),respectively.The result of the test shows that the frequency of the push-resonator is about 54 530 Hz and the sensitivity of the accelerometer is about 55 Hz/g.The amplification factor of the leverage is calculated more accurately because the coupling of the two stages leverage is considered during derivation of the analysis formula.In addition,the novel differential structure of the accelerometer can greatly improve the sensitivity of the accelerometers.     

基于光纤-镜面干涉腔的光纤加速度计

设计、研制了一种基于光纤-镜面干涉腔的光纤加速度计.介绍了该加速度计的传感原理及弹性结构设计,并对其性能进行了实验测试.该加速度计用固定于圆网状弹性结构上的硅微反射镜与处理过的光纤端面构成光纤-镜面干涉腔来产生相位差随外界加速度改变的光干涉信号;采用相位生成载波技术通过对干涉信号的调制和解调实现对相位差的精确测定.应用...     

基于模糊神经网络的石英加速度计的温度控制

提出了基于模糊神经网络的石英加速度计的温度控制系统.该系统包括模糊神经网络的温度控制软件设计和基于数字信号处理器和可编程逻辑器件(DSP+ FPGA)硬件开发平台的电路设计.模糊神经网络的反向学习过程采用离线学习方法在matlab7.0中进行;根据所设置的样本点对网络参数进行训练,然后把参数训练好的模糊控制程序写入温度控制单元DSP6713中,实现系统的温度控制.实验结果表明,该系统具有响应速度快,稳定性好,控制精度高等优点,其温度控制精度达到0.2℃,满足系统的实际应用要求.     

双悬梁光纤布拉格光栅低频加速度传感器

为了实现光纤布拉格光栅（FHG）加速度信号的准确测量,提出了一种新颖的双悬梁FBG加速度传感器。设计了传感器的结构及封装方法,理论分析了传感器的工作原理。实验研究了传感器的线性响应、温度响应、共振频率和方向抗干扰特性,结果表明,传感器的加速度响应灵敏度为7．81pm／m／s2,相对误差为2．62％,加速度与波长具有较好...     

MEMS高g加速度传感器高过载能力的优化研究

设计的MEMS高g加速度传感器抗高过载能力差,将导致在冲击等恶劣环境中应用时结构易破坏。本文通过分析传感器结构对其抗过载能力的影响,及在高冲击测试中传感器结构损坏情况的统计,提出了一种新颖的优化高g加速度传感器抗高过载能力的方法。该方法是在结构最易断裂的梁根部和端部添加倒角,以分散在冲击作用下传感器结构这些部位受到的应力,进而提高加速度传感器的高过载能力,并从理论仿真分析了该方法的可行性。最后利用Hopkinson杆测试方法对优化前后的加速度传感器进行冲击测试,测试结果表明,加速度计的抗高过载能力从180,000 g提高到240,000g,说明该优化方法显著,明显提高了该类加速度传感器的抗高过载能力,设计的加速度传感器达到了较理想的抗高过载能力。     

捷联惯导系统加速度计采集电路设计

为提高电路的稳定性,根据电流积分型I/F转换电路的电荷平衡原理,设计了一个基于动态自动校零运放ICL7650的加速度计采集电路.由于该运放的自动校零功能,使电路本身能够对零位和漂移进行自校正.介绍了采集电路的各个功能模块具体实现方案,对各器件的选型和参数确定做出详细的分析.着重介绍了恒流源的重要性和实现方法.经测试证明...