Abstract A new Optical Bidirectional Accelerometer (O.B.A.) is described in this paper. This accelerometer gives in real time the acceleration level in two orthogonal axis. The advantages of this instrument in microgravity environment during a parabolic flight experiment (e.g. in fluid mechanics) are explained. The capability of O.B.A. to detect variations of the gravity level is studied. Theoretical curves give the sensibility and accuracy of the accelerometer for different parameters. We describe the prototype and the different tests realized on it. The experimental results of the ground investigations are compared with the theoretical curves described in the previous section. The second part of the tests has been realized during a ESA parabolic flight campaign with the NASA KC 135 aircraft and in collaboration with the Belgian Air Force on a Fouga Magister.


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    Titel :

    The optical bidirectional accelerometer


    Beteiligte:
    Dupont, O. (Autor:in) / Legros, J.C. (Autor:in)

    Erschienen in:

    Advances in Space Research ; 8 , 12 ; 147-154


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    01.01.1989


    Format / Umfang :

    8 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch



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