Oscillators – With device responsive to external physical condition
Patent
1988-06-07
1989-06-27
Laroche, Eugene R.
Oscillators
With device responsive to external physical condition
73763, G01N 2700
Patent
active
048433462
ABSTRACT:
A radio frequency strain monitor includes a voltage controlled oscillator for generating an oscillating signal that is input into a propagation path. The propagation path is preferably bonded to the surface of a structure to be monitored and produces a propagated signal. A phase difference between the oscillating and propagated signals is detected and maintained at a substantially constant value which is preferably a multiple of 90.degree. by changing the frequency of the oscillating signal. Any change in frequency of the oscillating signal provides an indication of strain in the structure to which the propagation path is bonded.
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Heyman Joseph S.
Holben, Jr. Milford S.
Rogowski Robert S.
Adams Harold W.
Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Glenn Charles E. B.
LaRoche Eugene R.
Manning John R.
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