...Muhammad Taimoor; Xiao Lu; Hamid Maqsood; Chunyang Sheng Purpose The objective of this research is to investigate various neural network (NN) observer techniques for sensors fault identification and diagnosis of nonlinear system in consideration of numerous faults, failures, uncertainties...

..., since this removes the usual restrictive assumption that the vehicle is undergoing a non‐accelerated maneuver. Design/methodology/approach MARG (magnetic, acceleration and rate gyros) sensors constitute the basic hardware, which are integrated by the Kalman filter. The error dynamics for attitude...

... that, the resultant phase shift is independent of the medium and of the exact shape of the loop.This compliant property of the sensor portion of a IFOG is an advantage when it is required to design IFOG to fit the volume constrains in specific applications. Mohammad Reza Nasiri Avanaki can be contacted...

...). Remote control systems Artificial satellites Computer software Sensors © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 The differences among all generations of satellites can be attributed to the different designs of subsystems and their applications. Recently, almost all remote sensing satellite...

... method based on an unknown input observer is used for residual generation and applied to detect and isolate a faulty sensor. A bank of robust unknown input observers estimates the state variables of the system and gathers necessary information for fault detection and isolation purposes. Findings...

...Chen Li; Chongzhao Han; Huimin Chen; Hongyan Zhu Purpose This paper seeks to examine the dynamic problem of associating measurements at a given period from several IR sensors in the presence of clutter, missed detections. Design/methodology/approach On the basis of a dynamic S‐D assignment...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2006 --> Product testing Sensors RFID and sensor test facility Keywords: Product testing, Sensors Microsystems has announced that it has combined its RFID Test Center with the Sun Advanced Product Testing (APT) environmental...

... that the virtual attitude sensors are used by failure detection and reconfiguration subsystem and as a standby attitude reference system for general aviation aircraft equipped with augmentation control system applied for improving safety and efficiency handling qualities of aircraft. Originality/value...

...Roger Blaser The high‐resolution standard proximity sensor (HRSPS) is a true contact‐less eddy current displacement measuring system qualified for high‐reliability satellite applications. It is also available in an 883B flight version for micro‐gravity and for the International Space Station (ISS...

... Optical fibre for sensing structures Keywords: Sensors, Optics With the embedding of optical fibre (OF) sensors it is possible to create integrated sensing structures. These systems make it possible to monitor changes in the structure or in its environment. A large number...

... Three standard output formats are available, analogue, PWM (pulse width modulation) and dual triangle, which provide users with a choice of flexible electrical interfaces for different applications. Sensors are supplied preprogrammed with the preferred option and other custom outputs...

... © MCB UP Limited 2002 --> Scanners Sensors Keywords: Scanners, Sensors 3D Scanners Ltd, a major company in non-contact three-dimensional scanning,has introduced an enhanced version of its ModelMaker W system, designed specifically for applications where greater detail...

... Sensors Helicopters Keywords: Sensors, Helicopters Schaevitz Sensors, a division of Measurement Specialties Inc, is celebrating almost 30 years working with Westland Helicopters Ltd, an AgustaWestland company, with the introduction of a new, custom-built pressure transducer...

...   Plate 7 The Class II SLS 5325/400 sensor Based on the principle of laser triangulation, the sensor has a totally integrated sensor within the head and a built- in processor for data averaging and filtering. A novel dynamic laser feedback loop reportedly allows accurate...

...,MotionPak 11 has an internally mounted temperature sensor, should thermal compensation be desirable in the application. All connections are made via a standard 25 way "D" type socket. The unit weighs 1.26Kg, has a small footprint 128mm wide by 113mm high, and is 117mm deep. Four fixing ears on the base...

... © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> Honeywell CD-ROM Catalogues Sensors Honeywell CD-ROM free from Aerco Keywords Honeywell, CD-ROM, Catalogues, Sensors Honeywell's latest Sensing and Controls catalogues are now available free on CD-ROM from distributor Aerco (Plate 20...

.... In use the BoltSafe device measures the compressive force between the nut and the joint surface through the washer body. Made from an amorphous ribbon alloy sensor material that is cooled rapidly from a liquid using cryogenic materials at a rate of more than 1,000,000°C/sec. It utilises an application...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Kayser-Threde Sensors Kayser-Threde delivered "low price" star sensor for Argentine micro satellite Keywords Kayser-Threde,Sensors Kayser-Threde recently delivered its first star sensor flight model to the Argentine space agency...

... © MCB UP Limited 1998 --> Leakage Qualitek Sensors Ultrasonic leak detector Keywords Leakage,Qualitek, Sensors The new Q180 from Ai Qualitek is an accurate ultrasonic leak detector for large volume enclosures(Plate 7). Escaping air or gas, even at low...

... The sensor's small size of 64mm in length, diameter of 20mm, with a weight of 100 grams as well as separate control module make it a good choice for small work envelopes. Additional applications for the LNS include precision positioning, quality inspection, vibration measurement...