A non-contacting ultrasonic phase-sensitive displacement measurement system

A. Al-Sabbagh, P. A. Gaydecki

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

    Abstract

    A simple ultrasonic displacement measurement system is described, based on a phase-sensitive detection principle. A low-frequency ultrasonic transducer, operating in continuous-wave mode, is used to transmit a 44.2 kHz acoustic wave to the target body. The reflected signal is detected by a matched transducer and the phase difference between the transmitted and received signal is found in real time. Tests show that the system is capable of detecting displacement with an accuracy of +or-5.3 mu m, with targets situated over 2 m from the transducers.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number034
    Pages (from-to)1068-1071
    Number of pages4
    JournalMeasurement Science and Technology
    Volume6
    Issue number7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1995

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'A non-contacting ultrasonic phase-sensitive displacement measurement system'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this