Towards a wireless powering and interrogation strategy for rotorcraft health monitoring

Jonathan L Du Bois, Nick A.J. Lieven, M. Todd

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Abstract

Structural health monitoring is the implementation of a damage detection and condition assessment strategy for a structural system with goals of cost savings in maintenance and operations and/or life safety improvement. In rotorcraft applications, it is well-known that excessive rotor vibrations correlate well with fatigue and wear, which subsequently increase total life cycle costs. Monitoring rotor component (e.g., the pitch link) vibration levels in-situ could readily lead to mitigation strategies and better overall life cycle management. The cyclic rotor operating conditions in the rotating frame of reference present unique challenges that appear well-suited for a completely wireless solution. In this paper, we discuss how these challenges may be addressed by both wireless powering and interrogation.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages14
Publication statusPublished - 2009
EventIMAC XXVII: Conference & Exposition on Structural Dynamics - Model Verification & Validation - Orlando, Florida, USA United States
Duration: 9 Feb 200912 Feb 2009

Conference

ConferenceIMAC XXVII: Conference & Exposition on Structural Dynamics - Model Verification & Validation
Country/TerritoryUSA United States
CityOrlando, Florida
Period9/02/0912/02/09

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