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Strain sensor

A device that converts a physical phenomenon into an electrical signal. Strain sensors in a wheel axle sense the magnitude of the force the axle deflects and create an electrical signal that is proportional to the force...

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Strain sensor

Definition

  • A device that converts a physical phenomenon into an electrical signal. Strain sensors in a wheel axle sense the magnitude of the force the axle deflects and create an electrical signal that is proportional to the force that caused the deflection

References

  • Weight and Balance Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2016