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Quarterly issues offer articles, news, and tips related to dynamic sensors and calibration.
Video demonstrations for mounting and removal of accelerometers for calibration
From accelerometer mounting to interpreting results
Topics from calibration intervals to risk management
Common accelerometer questions, answered
Learn more about ISO 17025 and ISO 16063
Uncertain about uncertainty? We can help...
Learn more about measurement microphones from applications to calibration standards
Learn more about measurement uncertainties related to ISO 16063-21
From sensitivity to frequency sweeps
Learn more about piezoelectric sensors and instrumentation
Using the over/under method to extend cable life
Understanding equipment infractions in the audit process
Finding a flat response for sensors
A discussion of the best technique for the lowest uncertainty
Why do we calibrate accelerometers the way we do?
How does relative motion affect my accelerometer calibrations?
Learn more about the ongoing evolution of dynamic calibration
A question and answer session about vibration transducer calibration
Understanding relative motion and mounting for accelerometer calibration
Is your accelerometer calibration valid for other acceleration levels?
Establish a controlled, traceable program to ensure accurate measurements
A discussion of discharge time constant and piezoelectric accelerometers
A new algorithm reduces harmonic distortion in the accelerometer signal
Can Digital Volt Meters be used for lower frequency vibration calibrations?
Can I supply my own DVM as part of a portable calibration system?
Learn more about shock accelerometer calibration techniques
Pulse duration can be easily overlooked during shock accelerometer calibration
The effects of shaker and accelerometer choices
An overview of the accelerometer calibration methods and standards
Trust but verify in calibration
Ensure operation in a stable a state and minimize measurement uncertainty
Learn the principles of accelerometer design and their use in various applications
A discussion of low frequency calibration benefits and challenges
Understanding the basics of sensors used in seismic vibration applications
A discussion of classical and operational modal analysis during automotive testing
Learn how piezoelectric accelerometers are used in the flight testing environment
Learn more about accelerometer calibration and analysis of results
For ICP® sensors in high temperature applications
Practical, versatile sensors for flexible mounting and reduced cabling during testing
Gravimetric calibration can help identify the effects of mounting on accelerometers
From two wire, ICP constanct current to digital vibration sensors, learn more
Understanding how resonance search works in accelerometer calibration
A discussion of new developments in shock sensing accelerometers
Learn how to recognize and avoid the common issue of analyzing ski slope data
Calibration options include back-to-back, shock, and shunt calibration methods
Learn why test and measurement engineers continually quantify a sensor's linearity
An overview of test and measurement microphones and the techniques used to calibrate them
Measuring the frequency response using the electrostatic actuator method per IEC 61094-6
Hermetic seals: keeping out contaminants and ensuring measurement integrity
Accelerometer and signal conditioning considerations
A discussion on calculating open circuit sensitivity
When to use calibration checks vs accredited calibrations for microphones
What happens when a sensor doesn't meet the nominal spec during recalibration?
Learn more on topics from product design, to monitoring, to personal protection
A discussion of how structures interact
A discussion on microphone response types - from free field to random incidence
An overview of piezolelectric sensors for harsh environments
The building blocks of laboratory and environmental acoustics
A discussion on the benefits of checking ICP sensor operation
Learn more about the technology fundamentals of measurement microphones
How frequency range impacts accelerometer design and selection
Understanding accelerometers - from piezoelectric to variable capacitive
Pressure measurement and calibration with SAAMI
A discussion of miniature sensors as a measurement option for small structures
Understanding step input and impluse input dynamic pressure sensor calibration
Learn more about the TEDS IEEE Standard 1451.4
Sensors in extreme environments
Ever wish your sensor could talk? Now they can via TEDS!
Demystifying the selection process
Understanding the importance of strain relief
Cable life depends on proper care during installation and the operating environment
AFMET uses The Modal Shop's Accelerometer Calibration Workstations
Learn signal cabling basics for charge and voltage mode systems
Analog accelerometers offer sensitivity in mV/g - but what if the sensor is digital?
Learn more about accelerometer cabling challenges in extreme environments
A discussion on the heightened need for accuracy and reliability in calibration
A discussion of calibrating instrumented impact hammers
How Does Transverse Motion Affect Accelerometer Calibration Results?
A discussion of field calibration methods for accelerometers
A discussion on the importance of low frequency accelerometer calibration
Understanding transfer standard accelerometers in secondary calibration techniques
Learn more about vibration calibration as discussed in ISO 16063-21
An optical encoder reduces uncertainties and improves functionality
A discussion on reference sensors in accelerometer calibration
New methods of optical accelerometer calibration simplify laser primary calibration
How to choose your components wisely
Learn more about this commonly misinterpreted uncertainty contributor
ICP accelerometers and the modern vibration calibration system
A discussion of laser primary accelerometer calibration
Knowing your sensor details is key to consistent system operation
Decoding the accelerometer specification sheet
Calculate requirements for sine vibration
Balancing the risk of not calibrating and the cost of calibrating
Discussing the complexities of calibration results
So you want to calculate your own uncertainty budget...
Dig into the details on accelerometer structure and function
The standard for testing and calibration laboratories
More on piezoelectric materials and geometry
Learn more about calibration uncertainty contributors
Reference standard shock calibration of accelerometers
How mounting types and techniques affect calibration results
What do you do next?
Two common accelerometer calibration methods can reduce uncertainty
The most common deficiencies in the audit process
When accelerometers are used in low- or high-temp environments
Start here: what's the cost of failure?
Comparison calibration of accelerometers in the lab or field
A popular topic of accelerometer calibration conversation
Considerations from clean surfaces to how much torque is used
Understanding accelerometer calibration frequency response
From probability of risk events to resulting impacts
How do ISO standards apply to accelerometer calibration?
Proficiency testing compares results between calibration labs
Your data looks suspiciously off... what happens next?
The relationship between TEDS and accelerometer calibration uncertainty
An overview of accelerometer and shock calibration basics
Uncertainty and standards in accelerometer calibration
System service contracts vs outsourced or in-house recalibration
A discussion on uncertainty, cost, and system throughput
Evaluating uncertainty contributors with statistical methods
The basics of back-to-back and pneumatically excited calibrations
Which system components need to be calibrated?
Understanding sensor behavior in ideal vs real world settings
Demystifying charge and ICP measurement systems
Learn the basics of ISO 16063
Reference standard and back-to-back accelerometer calibration
Is a quartz or ceramic sensing element best for your test?
Getting started with the easy axis!
Random contributors vs systemic causes and uncertainty
Learn why triaxes are right for large/multichannel users
Annual calibration of measurement system components
Ensuring quality and repeatability in calibration
So what exaclty is uncertainty?
From proper sensor mounting to daily verification procedures
Best practices for the handling of precision measurement microphones
How to calibrate a Piezoresistive Accelerometer with a mobile vibration calibrator
A quick review of popular accelerometer options
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