Passive Flexible-Substrate Blast Sensor Array

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 (DPC) ◽  
pp. 001040-001053
Author(s):  
Stephen M. Phillips ◽  
David R. Allee ◽  
Narendra Lakamraju
Keyword(s):  
Sensor Array ◽  
Peak Pressure ◽  
Flexible Substrate ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Pressure Level ◽  
Electrophoretic Display ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Peak Shock ◽  
Battlefield Environment ◽  
Mems Process

We have developed a design for a wearable passive blast sensor array to detect the peak shock experienced by personnel exposed to high energy events. The sensor is fabricated on a flexible substrate using a MEMS process. The design includes an array of sensors, each element of which is triggered at a different pressure level and which records the peak pressure by means of a permanently deformed diaphragm. The elements can be integrated with a flexible electrophoretic display or can be interrogated externally with an electronic reader. A key application is in predicting the exent of traumatic brain injury for military peronnel exposed to explosions in a battlefield environment. Peak blast information can assist in prioritizing and determining the appropriate battlefield treatment. The flexible substrate allows integration into personal armor or clothing and the passive nature of the sensor ensures a very long shelf life and reduces cost and maintenance. Details of the sensor designs and process flows for their fabrication are described. Prototype sensors have been fabricated and the fabrication characterized. Also included are simulation results for the preforamnce of the arrays. Finally, preliminary pressure blast test data for indivdual sensor elements are presented.

scholarly journals Monte Carlo Modeling and Design of Photon Energy Attenuation Layers for >10× Quantum Yield Enhancement in Si-Based Hard X-ray Detectors

Instruments ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Eldred Lee ◽  
Kaitlin M. Anagnost ◽  
Zhehui Wang ◽  
Michael R. James ◽  
Eric R. Fossum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo Simulation ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Quantum Yield ◽  
Photon Energy ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Yield Enhancement ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Conversion Efficiencies

High-energy (>20 keV) X-ray photon detection at high quantum yield, high spatial resolution, and short response time has long been an important area of study in physics. Scintillation is a prevalent method but limited in various ways. Directly detecting high-energy X-ray photons has been a challenge to this day, mainly due to low photon-to-photoelectron conversion efficiencies. Commercially available state-of-the-art Si direct detection products such as the Si charge-coupled device (CCD) are inefficient for >10 keV photons. Here, we present Monte Carlo simulation results and analyses to introduce a highly effective yet simple high-energy X-ray detection concept with significantly enhanced photon-to-electron conversion efficiencies composed of two layers: a top high-Z photon energy attenuation layer (PAL) and a bottom Si detector. We use the principle of photon energy down conversion, where high-energy X-ray photon energies are attenuated down to ≤10 keV via inelastic scattering suitable for efficient photoelectric absorption by Si. Our Monte Carlo simulation results demonstrate that a 10–30× increase in quantum yield can be achieved using PbTe PAL on Si, potentially advancing high-resolution, high-efficiency X-ray detection using PAL-enhanced Si CMOS image sensors.

scholarly journals Compressive Sensing Based Sampling and Reconstruction for Wireless Sensor Array Network

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Yin ◽  
Kai Yu ◽  
Zhi Wang
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Sensing ◽  
Sensor Array ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Prototype System ◽  
Reconstruction Method ◽  
Compressed Sampling ◽  
Data Volume ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Sparsity Structure

For low-power wireless systems, transmission data volume is a key property, which influences the energy cost and time delay of transmission. In this paper, we introduce compressive sensing to propose a compressed sampling and collaborative reconstruction framework, which enables real-time direction of arrival estimation for wireless sensor array network. In sampling part, random compressed sampling and 1-bit sampling are utilized to reduce sample data volume while making little extra requirement for hardware. In reconstruction part, collaborative reconstruction method is proposed by exploiting similar sparsity structure of acoustic signal from nodes in the same array. Simulation results show that proposed framework can reach similar performances as conventional DoA methods while requiring less than 15% of transmission bandwidth. Also the proposed framework is compared with some data compression algorithms. While simulation results show framework’s superior performance, field experiment data from a prototype system is presented to validate the results.

scholarly journals Frequency Invariant Beamforming for a Small-Sized Bi-Cone Acoustic Vector–Sensor Array

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 661
Author(s):  
Erzheng Fang ◽  
Chenyang Gui ◽  
Desen Yang ◽  
Zhongrui Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Sensor Array ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Sensor Arrays ◽  
Signal Frequency ◽  
Acoustic Vector Sensor ◽  
Mechanical Coupling ◽  
Vector Sensor ◽  
Coupling System ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Vector Sensor Array

In this work, we design a small-sized bi-cone acoustic vector-sensor array (BCAVSA) and propose a frequency invariant beamforming method for the BCAVSA, inspired by the Ormia ochracea’s coupling ears and harmonic nesting. First, we design a BCAVSA using several sets of cylindrical acoustic vector-sensor arrays (AVSAs), which are used as a guide to construct the constant beamwidth beamformer. Due to the mechanical coupling system of the Ormia ochracea’s two ears, the phase and amplitude differences of acoustic signals at the bilateral tympanal membranes are magnified. To obtain a virtual BCAVSA with larger interelement distances, we then extend the coupling magnified system into the BCAVSA by deriving the expression of the coupling magnified matrix for the BCAVSA and providing the selecting method of coupled parameters for fitting the underwater signal frequency. Finally, the frequency invariant beamforming method is developed to acquire the constant beamwidth pattern in the three-dimensional plane by deriving several sets of the frequency weighted coefficients for the different cylindrical AVSAs. Simulation results show that this method achieves a narrower mainlobe width compared to the original BCAVSA. This method has lower sidelobes and a narrower mainlobe width compared to the coupling magnified bi-cone pressure sensor array.

Energy-Efficient Routing Protocol on Mobile Sink in Wireless Sensor Network

2013 ◽  
Vol 787 ◽  
pp. 1050-1055 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi Gui Lin ◽  
Hui Qi Zhang ◽  
Xu Yang Wang ◽  
Fang Qin Yao ◽  
Zhen Xing Chen
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Routing Protocol ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Model Simulation ◽  
Cluster Head ◽  
Mobile Sink ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Residual Energy ◽  
Energy Efficient Routing ◽  
Simulation Results

To the disadvantages, such as high energy consumption and the energy consumption imbalance, we proposed an energy-efficient routing protocol on mobile sink (MSEERP) in this paper. In the MSEERP, the network is divided into several square virtual grids based on GAF, each grid is called a cluster, and the cluster head election method of GAF is improved. In addition, the MSEERP introduces a mobile sink in the network, the sink radios in limited number of hops and uses control moving strategy, namely the sink does not collect the information until it moves to a cluster with highest residual energy. We applied NS2 to evaluate its performance and analyze the simulation results by the energy model. Simulation results show that the MSEERP balances the energy consumption of the network, saves nodes energy and extends the network lifetime.

scholarly journals CRYSTAL COLLIMATION STUDIES AT THE TEVATRON (T-980)

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (supp01) ◽  
pp. 98-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.V. MOKHOV ◽  
G.E. ANNALA ◽  
A. APYAN ◽  
R.A. CARRIGAN ◽  
A.I. DROZHDIN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Proton Beam ◽  
System Performance ◽  
Superconducting Magnets ◽  
Silicon Crystal ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Experimental Setup ◽  
Beam Diagnostics ◽  
Bent Crystal ◽  
Beam Halo ◽  
Simulation Results

Bent-crystal channeling is a technique with a potential to increase beam-halo collimation efficiency in high-energy colliders. First measurements at the Tevatron in 2005 have shown that using a thin silicon crystal to deflect the 1-TeV proton beam halo onto a secondary collimator improves the system performance by reducing the machine impedance, beam losses in the collider detectors and irradiation of the superconducting magnets, all in agreement with simulations. Recent results, obtained with an improved goniometer and enhanced beam diagnostics, are reported here for dedicated beam studies and first full collider stores along with simulation results and plans for substantial enhancement of the T-980 experimental setup.

The Coupling Between Densification and Optical Heating in Intense Pulsed Light Sintering of Silver Nanoparticles

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shalu Bansal ◽  
Chih-Hung Chang ◽  
Rajiv Malhotra
Keyword(s):  
Metallic Nanoparticles ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Flexible Substrate ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Intense Pulsed Light ◽  
Xenon Lamp ◽  
Pulsed Light ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Nanoparticle Deposition ◽  
Thermal Sintering

Sintering of nanoparticles deposited onto rigid or flexible substrate is required for many devices that use continuous and patterned thin films. An emerging need in this area is to perform nanoparticle sintering under ambient conditions, at high speeds, and with throughput that is compatible with high speed nanoparticle deposition techniques. Intense Pulsed Light sintering (IPL) uses a high energy, broad area and broad spectrum beam of xenon lamp light to sinter metallic and non-metallic nanoparticles. The capability of IPL to meet the above needs has been demonstrated. This paper experimentally examines temperature evolution and densification during IPL. It is shown, for the first time, that temperature rise and densification in IPL are related to each other. A coupled optical-thermal-sintering model on the nanoscale is developed, to understand this phenomenon. This model is used to show that the change in nanoscale shape of the nanoparticle ensemble due to sintering, reduces the optically induced heating as the densification proceeds, which provides a better explanation of experimental observations as compared to current models of IPL. The implications of this new understanding on the performance of IPL are also discussed.

scholarly journals Cable Crosstalk Suppression in Resistive Sensor Array with 2-Wire S-NSDE-EP Method

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
JianFeng Wu ◽  
Lei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Sensor Array ◽  
Equivalent Resistance ◽  
Resistive Sensor ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Flexible Cables ◽  
Resistance Expression

With long flexible cables connected to the 1-wire setting non-scanned-driving-electrode equipotential (S-NSDE-EP) circuit, the resistive sensor array modules got flexibility in robotic operations but suffered from the crosstalk problem caused by wire resistances and contacted resistances of the cables. Firstly, we designed a new S-NSDE-EP circuit using two wires for every driving-electrode and every sampling-electrode to reduce the crosstalk caused by the connected cables in the 2D networked resistive sensor array. Then, an equivalent resistance expression of the element being tested (EBT) for this circuit was analytically derived. Then, the 1-wire S-NSDE-EP circuit and the 2-wire S-NSDE-EP circuit were evaluated by simulations. The simulation results show that the 2-wire S-NSDE-EP circuit, though it requires a large number of wires, can greatly reduce the crosstalk error caused by wire resistances and contacted resistances of the cables in the 2D networked resistive sensor array.

scholarly journals Hybrid Precoding Algorithm for Millimeter-Wave Massive MIMO Systems with Subconnection Structures

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Xue Zhang ◽  
Feng Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Channel State Information ◽  
Massive Mimo ◽  
Optimization Problem ◽  
Mimo Systems ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Channel State ◽  
State Information ◽  
Hybrid Precoding ◽  
Precoding Matrix ◽  
Simulation Results

In mmWave massive MIMO systems, traditional digital precoding is difficult to be implemented because of the high cost and energy consumption of RF chains. Fortunately, the hybrid precoding which combines digital precoding and analog precoding not only solves this problem successfully, but also improves the performance of the system effectively. However, due to the constant mode constraint introduced by the phase shifter in the analog domain, it is difficult to solve the hybrid precoding directly. There is a solution which divides the total optimization problem into two stages to solve, that is, first fix the digital precoding matrix, solve the analog precoding matrix, and then optimize the digital precoding matrix according to the obtained analog precoding matrix. In this paper, a high energy-efficient hybrid precoding scheme is proposed for the subconnection structure. In the first stage, the optimization problem can be decomposed into a series of subproblems by means of the independent submatrix structure of the analog precoding matrix. When the optimized analog precoding matrix is obtained, the digital precoding matrix can be solved by the minimum mean error (MMSE). Finally, the digital precoding matrix is normalized to satisfy the constraint conditions. The simulation results demonstrate that the performance of the proposed algorithm is close to that of fully digital precoding based on subconnection structure and better than that of the existing algorithms. In addition, this paper presents the simulation analysis of the algorithm performance under imperfect channel state information. Simulation results show that when the estimation accuracy of channel state information is 0.8, the spectral efficiency of the proposed algorithm can already be maintained at a good level.

scholarly journals FEATURES OF TRAFFIC NOISE ASSESSMENT AT ROUNDABOUTS IN IZHEVSK

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-42
Author(s):  
S.A. Gagarin ◽  
O.V. Gagarina ◽  
Omar Hazza Al-Subari
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Wave ◽  
Sound Pressure Level ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Traffic Noise ◽  
Pressure Level ◽  
Time Range ◽  
Acoustic Measurements ◽  
Traffic Lights ◽  
Noise Assessment ◽  
Simulation Results

The conditions of acoustic wave formation under urban development within traffic roundabouts are considered on the example of Izhevsk. The article refers to 5 single-level road interchanges, and provides the results of multiple acoustic measurements of the equivalent sound pressure level. The observations covered a different time range, typical for the daytime period. The average values vary from 66 to 68 dBA, and the maximum values range from 67 to 69 dBA. Based on the simulation results, acoustic discomfort zones were determined for each interchange. The variation was from 50 to 75 meters at averaged values of flows intensity (up to 1500 u / h) and from 60 to 110 meters at high intensity (up to 2000 u / h). The conclusion is made about the favorability of roundabouts from the position of noise comfort in comparison with traditional intersections equipped with traffic lights. The effectiveness of such measures is 2-3 dB.

scholarly journals Wearable Flexible Antenna for UWB On-Body and Implant Communications

Telecom ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-301
Author(s):  
Mariella Särestöniemi ◽  
Marko Sonkki ◽  
Sami Myllymäki ◽  
Carlos Pomalaza-Raez
Keyword(s):  
Power Flow ◽  
Flexible Substrate ◽  
Flow Analysis ◽  
Substrate Material ◽  
The Body ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Antenna Performance ◽  
Compact Size ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Flexible Antenna

This paper describes the development and evaluation of an on-body flexible antenna designed for an in-body application, as well as on-body communications at ISM and UWB frequency bands. The evaluation is performed via electromagnetic simulations using the Dassault Simulia CST Studio Suite. A planar tissue layer model, as well as a human voxel model from the human abdominal area, are used to study the antenna characteristics next to human tissues. Power flow analysis is presented to understand the power flow on the body surface as well as within the tissues. Simulation results show that this wearable flexible antenna is suitable for in-body communications in the intestinal area, e.g., for capsule endoscopy, in the industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) band and at lower ultra-wideband (UWB). At higher frequencies, the antenna is suitable for on-body communications as well as in-body communications with lower propagation depth requirements. Additionally, an antenna prototype has been prepared and the antenna performance is verified with several on-body measurements. The measurement results show a good match with the simulation results. The novelty of the proposed antenna is a compact size and the flexible substrate material, which makes it feasible and practical for several different medical diagnosis and monitoring applications.

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