MECHANICAL

ACCELEROMETER
LINEAR CIRCUIT ANALYSIS
GROUP MEMBERS
MUHAMMAD JUNAID EE-1507
ALI HASSAN HASHMI EE-1559
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INTRODUCTION BLOCK DIAGRAM MATHEMATICAL STATE SPACE
EXPLANATION RELATION MODEL
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STATE SYSTEM DOMINANT CONCLUSION
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MATRIX
INTRODUCTION
A mechanical accelerometer is a device
that measures acceleration, which is a
change in velocity over time.
It uses a mass-spring-damper system
and has applications in various
industries, including aerospace,
automotive, and consumer electronics
WORKING
Mechanical accelerometers function
based on Newton’s second law of
motion1.
When the accelerometer experiences
acceleration, the inertial mass within
the device moves, causing a change in
the position of the mass relative to the
spring and damper elements
IMPORTANCE
By measuring acceleration, these
devices can help determine the
position, velocity, and orientation of
objects in motion1.
Their robust and reliable design makes
them particularly suitable for use in
harsh environments and high-stress
applications, such as aerospace and
industrial settings
BLOCK DIAGRAM EXPLANATION
Each block in the diagram represents a component of the
system:
Jet Engine: Provides the thrust to propel the levitated
test sled.
Levitated Test Sled (M_s): This is the platform that
floats above the guide rail, reducing friction and
allowing for precise measurements.
Guide Rail: This ensures that the test sled moves in a
straight line.
BLOCK DIAGRAM EXPLANATION
Gap (δ): This indicates the space between the
levitated test sled and the guide rail. Variations in this
gap are crucial for the measurements.
Accelerometer: This device measures the proper
acceleration. It consists of a mass (M) attached to a
spring, providing resistance proportional to the
displacement, while the damping coefficient (b)
accounts for energy dissipation.
 MATHEMATICAL RELATION
u(t): Input, which represents the force applied to the
sled due to the jet engine.
𝑦(𝑡): Output, which represents the acceleration
measured by the accelerometer.

X’’(t)=m1​( u(t)−kx(t)−bx’(t)−Fext​)
STATE SPACE MODEL
x(t)=x’(t)​
x’’(t)=m1​( u(t)−kx(t)−bx’(t)−Fext​) ​
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SYSTEM RESPONSE
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