...Timothy A. Burkhart; Cynthia E. Dunning; David M. Andrews Measuring a bone’s response to impact has traditionally been done using strain gauges that are attached directly to the bone. Accelerometers have also been used for this purpose because they are reusable, inexpensive and can be attached...

... impact conditions is proposed and validated in this study. The proposed methodology utilizes six accelerometers and three angular rate sensors (6aω configuration) such that an algebraic equation is used to determine angular acceleration with respect to the body-fixed coordinate system, and angular...

...Marko J. Hakkarainen; Timo Bragge; Tuomas Liikavainio; Jari Arokoski; Pasi A. Karjalainen; Mika Tarvainen This paper proposes a method for comparing data from accelerometers, optical based 3D motion capture systems, and force platforms (FPs) in the context of spatial and temporal differences...

... on fracture strength. Test specimens are supported on a low-friction bearing system, and receive the controlled impulse from a projectile of variable mass that is accelerated using pneumatics. The apparatus includes velocity sensors, a six-degree-of-freedom load cell, and an accelerometer to completely...

...Philip A. Tresadern; Sibylle B. Thies; Laurence P. J. Kenney; David Howard; Christine Smith; Julie Rigby; John Y. Goulermas When designing a medical device based on lightweight accelerometers, the designer is faced with a number of questions in order to maximize performance while minimizing cost...

... by vibrators mounted on the subject’s trunk. In this paper we emphasize the unique algorithms that enable tilt indication with modestly performing micromachined gyroscopes and accelerometers. Results: For large angles and multiple axes, gyro drift and unwanted lateral accelerations are successfully rejected...