By Topic

# IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement

## Filter Results

Displaying Results 1 - 25 of 49

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):C1 - 1137
| PDF (52 KB)
• ### IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement publication information

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s): C2
| PDF (43 KB)
• ### Special Issue on the 2011 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1138 - 1139
| PDF (60 KB) | HTML
• ### Super-Resolution Model for a Compressed-Sensing Measurement Setup

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1140 - 1148
Cited by:  Papers (6)
| | PDF (958 KB) | HTML

In this paper, we present a new compressed-sensing (CS) setup together with a new scalable CS model, which allows the tradeoff between system complexity (number of detectors) and time (number of measurements). We describe the calibration of the system with respect to model parameters and show the reconstruction of compressed measurements according to the new model, which are acquired with the prop... View full abstract»

• ### Temperature Measurement of Molten Pig Iron With Slag Characterization and Detection Using Infrared Computer Vision

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1149 - 1159
Cited by:  Papers (16)
| | PDF (1065 KB) | HTML

Accurate temperature measurement in industrial environments is as important as it is challenging. Precise control over temperature measurement is crucial when processing metals, such as iron or steel, where temperature monitoring is critical to productivity and product quality. In the steel manufacturing process, temperature measurement of molten pig iron is particularly important, as it is a requ... View full abstract»

• ### Uncertainty Propagation Analysis in 3-D Shape Measurement Using Laser Range Finding

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1160 - 1172
Cited by:  Papers (5)
| | PDF (913 KB) | HTML

Quality evaluation of rolling processes in the metal industry involves an inspection of the shape of the outgoing products in real time during manufacturing. Shape measurement systems are usually based on 3-D reconstructions of the surface of rolled products. As surface properties are crucial, these systems favor contactless techniques. Using 3-D measurements of the surface of rolled products, sev... View full abstract»

• ### Use of Precision Time Protocol to Synchronize Sampled-Value Process Buses

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1173 - 1180
Cited by:  Papers (20)
| | PDF (960 KB) | HTML

Transmission smart grids will use a digital platform for the automation of high-voltage substations. The IEC 61850 series of standards, released in parts over the last ten years, provide a specification for substation communication networks and systems. These standards, along with IEEE Std 1588-2008 Precision Time Protocol version 2 (PTPv2) for precision timing, are recommended by both the IEC Sma... View full abstract»

• ### Low-Cost Imaging Photometer and Calibration Method for Road Tunnel Lighting

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1181 - 1192
Cited by:  Papers (1)
| | PDF (880 KB) | HTML

A camera-based measuring instrument for road tunnels lighting is proposed. The system is aimed at estimating the veiling luminance as it will be perceived by a driver approaching the tunnel, thus allowing the estimation of the optimum luminance level of tunnel entrances, hence increasing the driver's safety. The proposed measuring instrument and the relative calibration method are based on a low-c... View full abstract»

• ### Noninvasive Solution for Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy on Metallic Works of Art

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1193 - 1200
Cited by:  Papers (6)
| | PDF (598 KB) | HTML

Metallic works of art of cultural relevance are continuously subjected to corrosion as the environment becomes increasingly polluted. A fast and simple method to in situ assess the conservation conditions is therefore required. This paper describes the development and performance of dry and gel-based electrodes which can be used to assess the surface conservation state without the need to move the... View full abstract»

• ### Modified POF Sensor for Gaseous Hydrogen Fluoride Monitoring in the Presence of Ionizing Radiations

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1201 - 1208
Cited by:  Papers (8)  |  Patents (2)
| | PDF (738 KB) | HTML

This paper describes the development of a sensor designed to detect low concentrations of hydrogen fluoride (HF) in gas mixtures. The sensor employs a plastic optical fiber (POF) covered with a thin layer of glass- like material. HF attacks the glass and alters the fiber transmission capability so that the detection simply requires a LED and a photodiode. The coated POF is obtained by means of low... View full abstract»

• ### Hilbert–Huang Transform-Based Electrostatic Signal Analysis of Ring-Shape Electrodes With Different Widths

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1209 - 1217
Cited by:  Papers (8)
| | PDF (1429 KB) | HTML

Online measurement of the particulate flow plays a significant role in the monitoring and controlling process of the industrial application. Due to the simple structure and high sensitivity, the electrostatic method is widely used in the measurement of the gas-solid two-phase flow. The ring-shape electrodes with different widths have different sensitivity distributions. The electrostatic signals f... View full abstract»

• ### Time-Frequency Manifold as a Signature for Machine Health Diagnosis

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1218 - 1230
Cited by:  Papers (42)
| | PDF (1767 KB) | HTML

Time-frequency analysis can reveal an intrinsic signature for representing nonstationary signals for machine health diagnosis. This paper proposes a novel time-frequency signature, called time-frequency manifold (TFM), by addressing manifold learning on generated time-frequency distributions (TFDs). The TFM is produced in three steps. First, the phase space reconstruction (PSR) is employed to reco... View full abstract»

• ### A Low-Cost Inertial Sensor Based on Shaped Magnetic Fluids

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1231 - 1236
Cited by:  Papers (6)
| | PDF (502 KB) | HTML

In this paper, an inertial sensor exploiting the effect of external stimuli on a ferrofluid spike is presented. The device consists of a glass pipe filled with water where a mass of ferrofluid is fixed to the pipe wall and spike shaped by a suitable magneticfield configuration. An external perturbation will produce a movement of the spike free end, which is sensed via an infrared readout strategy.... View full abstract»

• ### A Framework for the Evaluation of Inclinometer Data in the Measurement of Structures

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1237 - 1251
Cited by:  Papers (12)
| | PDF (1044 KB) | HTML

This paper presents a new algebraic framework for modeling structures and computing the reconstruction of curves from local derivatives. This is the fundamental problem behind the use of inclinometers to measure the deformation of structures. A solid theoretical background, with derivations, is provided for the solution of a real and practical measurement problem. The reconstruction problem is sol... View full abstract»

• ### A Novel Low-Power Multifunctional Ionospheric Sounding System

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1252 - 1259
Cited by:  Papers (8)
| | PDF (899 KB) | HTML

An ionosonde is a kind of high-frequency skywave radar developed for ionospheric research and HF channel management. A novel low-power multifunctional ionospheric sounding system, i.e., the Wuhan Ionospheric Comprehensive Sounding System (WICSS), is presented in this paper. Software-defined-radio-based power and low transmitting power are the two most significant features of the system. The system... View full abstract»

• ### Analytical Study of Impulse Current Measuring Shunts With Cage Configuration

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1260 - 1267
Cited by:  Papers (8)
| | PDF (349 KB) | HTML

In this paper, an analytical study of high-impulse current measuring shunts with cage configuration is presented. Through the use of the partial mutual inductance method, an equivalent first-order model is developed, and a discussion of the minimization of the time constant taking into account physical constraints for two different materials is presented. The transfer function of the measuring cir... View full abstract»

• ### Electrical and Optical Performance Investigation of Si-Based Ultrashallow-Junction $hbox{p}^{+}hbox{-}hbox{n}$ VUV/EUV Photodiodes

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1268 - 1277
Cited by:  Papers (10)
| | PDF (2032 KB) | HTML

Recently, a silicon-based ultrashallow-junction photodiode (B-layer diode) has been reported, with very high and very stable sensitivity in the vacuum-ultraviolet and extreme-ultraviolet spectral ranges. However, the ultrashallow nature of the junction leads to a high series resistance of the photodiode if no conductive capping layers are used. In a recent paper by Shi , a study on the relation be... View full abstract»

• ### Fuzzy Uncertainty Representations of Coseismic Displacement Measurements Issued From SAR Imagery

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1278 - 1286
Cited by:  Papers (5)
| | PDF (1113 KB) | HTML

An emerging way to reduce the geodetic parameter uncertainty is to combine the large numbers of data provided by satellite synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images. However, the measurements by radar imagery are subject to both random and systematic uncertainties. Thus, mathematical theories that are adequate for each type of uncertainty representation and handling have to be selected. Probability th... View full abstract»

• ### IMA: An Integrated Monitoring Architecture With Sensor Networks

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1287 - 1295
Cited by:  Papers (13)
| | PDF (1087 KB) | HTML

The integrated monitoring has become an important approach for investigation, detection, and policy decision in many fields. Unfortunately, current monitoring systems are commonly developed by different organizations using specific technologies and platforms, bringing a lot of difficulties for the seamless integration and unified access. To address the aforementioned problem, a novel integrated mo... View full abstract»

• ### New Spectral Leakage-Removing Method for Spectral Testing of Approximate Sinusoidal Signals

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1296 - 1306
Cited by:  Papers (8)  |  Patents (1)
| | PDF (1417 KB) | HTML

An improved fundamental identification and replacement technique is presented in this paper. The proposed method achieves fast and accurate spectral testing results for approximate sinusoidal signals without requiring coherent sampling. The new method uses data record lengths comprising only prime factors 2 or 3, which improves the computational efficiency. Furthermore, a new algorithm for countin... View full abstract»

• ### Outdoor Experimental Laboratory for Long-Term Estimation of Photovoltaic-Plant Performance

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1307 - 1314
Cited by:  Papers (14)
| | PDF (779 KB) | HTML

This paper describes an outdoor experimental laboratory that has been developed to estimate the performance of photovoltaic (PV) plants in operating conditions. The laboratory includes ten different plants and a data acquisition system that has been specifically conceived to monitor the actual behavior of the plants. The main goals of this laboratory are the comparison among the performance indexe... View full abstract»

• ### Power-Efficient High-Speed and High-Resolution Capacitive-Sensor Interface for Subnanometer Displacement Measurements

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1315 - 1322
Cited by:  Papers (11)
| | PDF (742 KB) | HTML

This paper presents a power-efficient capacitive-sensor interface solution for high-speed and high-resolution subnanometer displacement measurement systems. The proposed solution utilizes a zoom-in capacitance-to-voltage converter stage to remove the offset posed by the large nominal sensor capacitance, which would otherwise dominate the dynamic range. The realized zoom-in factor is 100. The desig... View full abstract»

• ### Adaptive Sparse Representation Beamformer for High-Frame-Rate Ultrasound Imaging Instrument

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1323 - 1333
Cited by:  Papers (10)
| | PDF (1206 KB) | HTML

To overcome the disadvantages of low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and poor resolution and maintain the high frame rate in plane wave (PW) emission, a novel adaptive sparse representation beamformer (SRBF) for PW emission is proposed. Signal sparse representation with an overcomplete basis can accurately distinguish correlated or even coherent broadband signals coming from different positions in a s... View full abstract»

• ### Uncertainty Analysis in Photovoltaic Cell Parameter Estimation

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1334 - 1342
Cited by:  Papers (33)
| | PDF (972 KB) | HTML

This paper describes a theoretical approach to evaluate the uncertainty on the series and shunt resistances estimated by the seven-parameter (double diode) model of a photovoltaic (PV) cell using data commonly provided by panel manufacturers, measured environmental parameters, and semiempirical equations. After a brief survey on the state of the art and the treatment of the double-diode model, the... View full abstract»

• ### Flow Measurement of Biomass and Blended Biomass Fuels in Pneumatic Conveying Pipelines Using Electrostatic Sensor-Arrays

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1343 - 1352
Cited by:  Papers (36)
| | PDF (1609 KB) | HTML

Key parameters such as particle velocity, concentration of solid particles, and stability of pulverized fuel flow in fuel injection pipelines are useful to power plant operators to detect fuel supply problems at an early stage. This paper presents the use of a novel multichannel instrumentation system with circular and arc-shaped electrostatic sensor arrays for the online continuous measurement of... View full abstract»

## Aims & Scope

Papers are sought that address innovative solutions to the development and use of electrical and electronic instruments and equipment to measure, monitor and/or record physical phenomena for the purpose of advancing measurement science, methods, functionality and applications.

Full Aims & Scope

Editor-in-Chief