Simulation analysis and experimental performance of a radar sensor network for distributed bridge monitoring

Shanyue Guan; Jennifer A. Rice; Changzhi Li; Changzhan Gu

doi:10.1117/12.2009727

19 April 2013 Simulation analysis and experimental performance of a radar sensor network for distributed bridge monitoring

Shanyue Guan, Jennifer A. Rice, Changzhi Li, Changzhan Gu

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Proceedings Volume 8692, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2013; 869215 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2009727
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2013, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

This paper presents a multiple input multiple output (MIMO) wireless radar sensor network capable of measuring lower-frequency vibration and static deflection in bridges. An integrated simulation model that combines a multi degree-of-freedom structural model with a realistic model of the radar sensor network is introduced and used to characterize and predict the network’s functionality in different measurement conditions. In addition, a series of laboratory experiments have been performed for comparison with the simulation model. Finally, challenges associated with achieving accurate measurements from the radar network in a range of testing environments are discussed.

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Shanyue Guan, Jennifer A. Rice, Changzhi Li, and Changzhan Gu "Simulation analysis and experimental performance of a radar sensor network for distributed bridge monitoring", Proc. SPIE 8692, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2013, 869215 (19 April 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2009727

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