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Functional actuator-sensor path optimization in structural health monitoring system

US8020444B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2008
Grant dateSep 20, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2291/106
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for optimizing transducer performance in an array of transducers in a structural health monitoring system includes specifying a plurality of paths between pairs of the transducers on a monitored structure and evaluating the quality of signal transmissions along the paths so as to optimize the gain and frequency operating condition of the transducers.

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