Title :
Non-magnetic platform for scalar calibration of magnetometers
Author :
Vojtech, Petrucha ; Petr, Kaspar ; Merayo, J.M.G. ; Peter, Brauer ; Fritz, Primdahl
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Meas., Czech Tech. Univ., Prague
Abstract :
A complete system for scalar calibration of magnetometers is being introduced in this article. The main part of the system is an absolutely non-magnetic mechanical platform which is driven by piezoelectric motors. Together with the electronic control unit and software equipment it forms a unique system for on-site scalar calibration of space-grade magnetometers. The parameters of the calibration system and experiences obtained during the construction phase are presented.
Keywords :
aerospace instrumentation; calibration; magnetometers; piezoelectric motors; electronic control unit; nonmagnetic mechanical platform; nonmagnetic platform; piezoelectric motors; scalar calibration; software equipment; space-grade magnetometers; Calibration; Circuit simulation; Earth; Extraterrestrial measurements; Instruments; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetic fields; Magnetic sensors; Magnetometers; Space missions;
Conference_Titel :
Sensors, 2008 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Lecce
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2580-8
Electronic_ISBN :
1930-0395
DOI :
10.1109/ICSENS.2008.4716716
