Ion-density detection system for an aerial device
US11435390B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/1245
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dielectric alert system and method for an aerial device including a boom having both insulative and conductive members is disclosed. Specifically, an ion-density detection system measures the potential for a dielectric breakdown in the environment of an insulative aerial system. The ion-density detection device can be a UV sensor or a UV camera. If data is received indicating the possibility of dielectric breakdown of the insulative portion, warnings are issued to an operator, crew, or any other interested party.
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