I recently flew as a passenger on a A320 similar to the one in the image. I used a Slam Stick X Vibration Data Logger to measure the landing shock, with the sensor mounted on the cabin floor. The resulting acceleration time history is shown… Read more
(Click here for better image of Matlab GUI screenshot) I have added an “Exponential Decay” option to the wavelet synthesis function in the Matlab GUI package. The goal is to synthesize a wavelet series that has a gradual overall exponential decay, somewhat similar to an… Read more
I have added batch processing as an option for time histories as shown above. I will add more options in upcoming revisions. The Vibrationdata Matlab GUI package is given at: Vibrationdata Matlab Signal Analysis Package Here are some sample input files for practicing batch processing: batch_sample.mat… Read more
An engineer recently asked me to recommended a vibration test level for his device, which would typically be mounted on a hospital table, including surgical tables. Well… shock would almost certainly be worse than vibration, particularly if the device were somehow accidentally dropped on… Read more
Ring Laser Gyros Acronyms: IMU – inertial measurement unit INS – inertial navigation system RLG – ring laser gyro * * * An INS uses the output from an IMU, and combines the information on acceleration and rotation with initial information about position, velocity and… Read more
There are several tools for analyzing jet aircraft sound as measured on the ground. The measurements would typically be made for takeoff and final approach at or near an airport. Fly-over sound levels can also be recorded. The tools begin with the unweighted, one-third… Read more
This bridge, near the University of Alabama in Huntsville, was built so that pedestrians and cyclists could safety cross over the road. The support structures on either end have both stairs and gentle ramps. The bridge’s fundamental frequency is 2.2 Hz with 0.16% damping. The… Read more
Launch vehicle and spacecraft equipment must withstand pyrotechnic shock from stage separation and other flight events. Civil engineering structures and equipment must survive seismic events. There are many other examples where military, automotive, telecommunication and other equipment must be designed and tested to meet shock… Read more
Figure 1. El Centro Earthquake 1940, Peak Pseudo Velocity, 36.4 in/sec Launch vehicle and spacecraft equipment must withstand pyrotechnic shock from stage separation and other flight events. Civil engineering structures and equipment must survive seismic events. There are many other examples where military, automotive,… Read more
Here is a loose collection of aviation articles that I have written over the years. Enjoy. aircraft_shock_vibration_acoustics.pdf Tom Irvine