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Title:	Use of multiple transmitters for 3-D non-intrusive particle tracking
Author:	Agrawal, Jitesh H.
View Online:	njit-etd1995-039 (xiii, 95 pages ~ 3.2 MB pdf)
Department:	Manufacturing Engineering Division
Degree:	Master of Science
Program:	Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Document Type:	Thesis
Advisory Committee:	Dave, Rajesh N. (Committee chair) Rosato, Anthony D. (Committee member) Bukiet, Bruce G. (Committee member) Fischer, Ian Sanford (c)
Date:	1995-01
Keywords:	Dynamics of a particle. Bulk solids flow.
Availability:	Unrestricted
Abstract:	A method for non-intrusive tracking of a particle in 3-dimensional space, based on processing of signals emitted from a transmitter embedded in the particle, is being developed. This method uses a mathematical model, which predicts the induced signal in receivers present in the vicinity of flowing particle, and supporting numerical techniques. Specific application aspects related to improving the accuracy of this method are presented. The focus here is the development of flexible software capable of processing information coming from multiple transmitters with known distinct spatial orientation. Implementation aspects of modified existing empirical corrections for improving model-reality agreement, and new techniques for selecting quality information to overcome stray discontinuities in position and improving the accuracy of results are discussed. Future work to foolproof the system under varying applications is suggested.