Testing of a MEMS Dynamic Inclinometer Using the Stewart Platform
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Stewart Platform
2.1. Kinematic Analysis
2.2. Spatial Orbits
3. Testing Using Spatial Orbits
3.1. Gyroscope and Accelerometer
3.2. Tilt Sensing
4. Experimental Investigation
4.1. Tracking Performance
4.2. Cross Coupling
4.3. Comparison with the Rotator
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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Dynamic Accuracy | 0.1° | Tilt Range | Pitch ± 90°, Roll ± 180° |
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Static accuracy | 0.01° | Start delay | <50 ms |
Resolution | 0.01° | Maximum output frequency | 100 Hz |
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Liu, Z.; Cai, C.; Yang, M.; Zhang, Y. Testing of a MEMS Dynamic Inclinometer Using the Stewart Platform. Sensors 2019, 19, 4233. https://doi.org/10.3390/s19194233
Liu Z, Cai C, Yang M, Zhang Y. Testing of a MEMS Dynamic Inclinometer Using the Stewart Platform. Sensors. 2019; 19(19):4233. https://doi.org/10.3390/s19194233
Chicago/Turabian StyleLiu, Zhihua, Chenguang Cai, Ming Yang, and Ying Zhang. 2019. "Testing of a MEMS Dynamic Inclinometer Using the Stewart Platform" Sensors 19, no. 19: 4233. https://doi.org/10.3390/s19194233
APA StyleLiu, Z., Cai, C., Yang, M., & Zhang, Y. (2019). Testing of a MEMS Dynamic Inclinometer Using the Stewart Platform. Sensors, 19(19), 4233. https://doi.org/10.3390/s19194233