High-Accuracy Range Detection Radar Sensor for Hydraulic Cylinders

• Published in: IEEE sensors journal Vol. 14; no. 3; pp. 734 - 746
• Main Authors: Ayhan, Serdal, Scherr, Steffen, Pahl, Philipp, Kayser, Thorsten, Pauli, Mario, Zwick, Thomas
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.03.2014
• Subjects: absolute range detection; Accuracy; Cavity resonators; FMCW radar; high accuracy; industrial application; oil-filled waveguide; Permittivity measurement; Radar; Sensors; Temperature measurement; Transmission line measurements; waveguide taper; waveguide transition

Industrial automation requires highly precise distance measurement sensors. Accurate detection of the piston position is indispensable for the control and monitoring of hydraulic cylinder applications. Known external and integrated solutions are subject to many limitations as for example in accuracy...