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Method of Calibrating a Force BalanceA calibration system and method utilizes acceleration of a mass to generate a force on the mass. An expected value of the force is calculated based on the magnitude and acceleration of the mass. A fixture is utilized to mount the mass to a force balance, and the force balance is calibrated to provide a reading consistent with the expected force determined for a given acceleration. The acceleration can be varied to provide different expected forces, and the force balance can be calibrated for different applied forces. The acceleration may result from linear acceleration of the mass or rotational movement of the mass.
Document ID
20150012198
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Parker, Peter A.
Rhew, Ray D.
Johnson, Thomas H.
Landman, Drew
Date Acquired
July 1, 2015
Publication Date
June 9, 2015
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Aerodynamics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-Patent-9,052,250
Patent Application
US-Patent-Appl-SN-13/860,697
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