Proposed instrument measures tension in tether and transmits data on tension so tension monitored or adjusted as necessary. Positioned along length of tether, which measures tension only at ends. Device includes strain gauge to sense tension. Output of strain gauge controls modulation of battery- or solar-powered radio transmitter. In another version, transmitter receives radio signal on one frequency and returns signal on another frequency with modulation signifying tension. Yet another version, data on tension carried on beam of light. Laser-diode transmitter powered by battery, radio beam, beam of light, or solar energy.


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    Titel :

    Measuring Tension In A Tether


    Beteiligte:
    Hinman, E. M. (Autor:in)

    Erschienen in:

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    01.05.1989



    Medientyp :

    Sonstige


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch


    Schlagwörter :


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