Mems for Automotive and Aerospace Applications
- 1st Edition - January 2, 2013
- Latest edition
- Editors: Michael Kraft, Neil M White
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 8 5 7 0 9 - 1 1 8 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 8 5 7 0 9 - 6 4 8 - 7
MEMS for automotive and aerospace applications reviews the use of Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS) in developing solutions to the unique challenges presented by the… Read more
MEMS for automotive and aerospace applications reviews the use of Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS) in developing solutions to the unique challenges presented by the automotive and aerospace industries.Part one explores MEMS for a variety of automotive applications. The role of MEMS in passenger safety and comfort, sensors for automotive vehicle stability control applications and automotive tire pressure monitoring systems are considered, along with pressure and flow sensors for engine management, and RF MEMS for automotive radar sensors. Part two then goes on to explore MEMS for aerospace applications, including devices for active drag reduction in aerospace applications, inertial navigation and structural health monitoring systems, and thrusters for nano- and pico-satellites. A selection of case studies are used to explore MEMS for harsh environment sensors in aerospace applications, before the book concludes by considering the use of MEMS in space exploration and exploitation.With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, MEMS for automotive and aerospace applications is a key tool for MEMS manufacturers and all scientists, engineers and academics working on MEMS and intelligent systems for transportation.
- Chapters consider the role of MEMS in a number of automotive applications, including passenger safety and comfort, vehicle stability and control
- MEMS for aerospace applications are also discussed, including active drag reduction, inertial navigation and structural health monitoring systems
- Presents a number of case studies exploring MEMS for harsh environment sensors in aerospace
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Part I: MEMS for automotive applications
Chapter 1: MEMS for passenger safety in automotive vehicles
Abstract:
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Passenger safety systems
1.3 Accelerometers for crash sensing systems
1.4 Angular rate sensors for rollover detection systems
1.5 Strain gauges for occupant sensing systems
1.6 Future trends in safety sensing systems
1.7 Conclusion
Chapter 2: MEMS sensors for automotive vehicle stability control applications
Abstract:
2.1 Introduction to vehicle stability control (VSC)
2.2 What is vehicle stability control?
2.3 MEMS accelerometer in electronic stability control (ESC)
2.4 MEMS angular rate sensors
2.5 Vehicle architecture challenges and sensor fusion
2.5.5 Integration of all inertial sensors into a domain controller ECU
2.6 MEMS accelerometers used in active suspension
2.7 Conclusion
Chapter 3: MEMS for automotive tire pressure monitoring systems
Abstract:
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) applications and solutions
3.3 MEMS-based pressure sensors and technologies
3.4 TPMS requirements
3.5 Power management
3.6 Future TPMS applications
3.7 Conclusion
Chapter 4: MEMS pressure and flow sensors for automotive engine management and aerospace applications
Abstract:
4.1 Sensors used in system and engine management
4.2 The MEMS design process
4.3 Pressure sensors
4.4 Flow sensors
4.5 Concentration, density and fuel quality sensors
4.6 Sensor signal conditioning
4.7 Packaging MEMS sensors for harsh environments
4.8 Conclusion and future trends
Chapter 5: RF MEMS for automotive radar sensors
Abstract:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Radio-frequency (RF) MEMS components for automotive radar
5.3 Examples of RF MEMS-based automotive radar front-end technology
5.4 Unconventional MEMS radar beam steering technologies
5.5 Conclusion
Chapter 6: MEMS for passenger comfort in vehicles
Abstract:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Seating
6.3 Climate control
6.4 Visual comfort
6.5 Auditory comfort
6.6 Conclusion and future trends
Part II: MEMS for aerospace applications
Chapter 7: MEMS devices for active drag reduction in aerospace applications
Abstract:
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Surface sensors
7.3 Actuators
7.4 Conclusion and future trends
7.5 Acknowledgements
Chapter 8: MEMS inertial navigation systems for aircraft
Abstract:
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Microfabrication
8.3 Integrated inertial navigation systems (INS) with global positioning system (GPS)
8.4 Conclusion and future trends
Chapter 9: MEMS for structural health monitoring in aircraft
Abstract:
9.1 Introduction
9.2 State-of-the-art structural health monitoring (SHM) application for aerospace structures
9.3 MEMS devices for embedded SHM
9.4 Conclusion and future trends
Chapter 10: MEMS for harsh environment sensors in aerospace applications: selected case studies
Abstract:
10.1 Micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS)
10.2 Examples of MEMS harsh environment sensors in aerospace applications
10.3 Conclusion and future trends
10.4 Sources of further information
Chapter 11: MEMS thrusters for nano- and pico-satellites
Abstract:
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Propulsion requirements
11.3 Propulsion technologies
11.4 Miniaturizing propulsion systems
11.5 MEMS thrusters
11.6 Design considerations of MEMS thrusters
11.7 Future trends
Chapter 12: MEMS enabling space exploration and exploitation
Abstract:
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Future trends in spacecraft – small satellites
12.3 MEMS in spacecraft subsystems
12.4 MEMS in space science instrumentation
12.5 Reliability concerns in the space environment
12.6 Conclusion
Index
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: January 2, 2013
- Language: English
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Michael Kraft
Michael Kraft is Professor in Micro-System Technology (or MEMS) in the School of Electronics and Computer Science at University of Southampton, UK.
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Neil M White
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