Passive hit locator system comprising carbon nanotube arrays

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2008-10-17

2011-10-18

Caputo, Lisa (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Dynamometers

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C977S953000, C977S956000

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08037775

ABSTRACT:
A system for locating impacts comprises at least one array of a plurality of carbon nanotubes, each carbon nanotube operable to emit electrical activity when compressed. The system also comprises at least one sensor coupled to the at least one array configured to detect emitted electrical activity from the plurality of carbon nanotubes. Furthermore, a computer is configured to determine the location of an impact on the at least one array in response to the detected emitted electrical activity from the plurality of carbon nanotubes.

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