This paper presents the simulation and experimental work that proved the feasibility of using a patch antenna for strain measurement. A patch antenna, usually serves as a data-transmitting device, can also function as a transducer that directly encodes the experienced strain into its resonant frequency. Printed on a flexible substrate, the antenna sensor is small in size, has a low profile, and can be conformal to any attached surface. Future work on interrogating the antenna sensor using a wireless noncontact method is also discussed. Without needing electric wiring for power supply and data transmitting, the antenna sensor has a great potential for the realization of engineered sensor skins that imitate the sensor of pain for structural health monitoring purpose.
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ASME 2008 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems
October 28–30, 2008
Ellicott City, Maryland, USA
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- Aerospace Division
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978-0-7918-4332-1
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Uday Tata,
Uday Tata
University of Texas - Arlington, Arlington, TX
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Haiying Huang,
Haiying Huang
University of Texas - Arlington, Arlington, TX
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Shanchali Deb,
Shanchali Deb
University of Texas - Arlington, Arlington, TX
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J. C. Chiao,
J. C. Chiao
University of Texas - Arlington, Arlington, TX
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Ronald Carter
Ronald Carter
University of Texas - Arlington, Arlington, TX
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Uday Tata
University of Texas - Arlington, Arlington, TX
Haiying Huang
University of Texas - Arlington, Arlington, TX
Shanchali Deb
University of Texas - Arlington, Arlington, TX
J. C. Chiao
University of Texas - Arlington, Arlington, TX
Ronald Carter
University of Texas - Arlington, Arlington, TX
Paper No:
SMASIS2008-564, pp. 629-635; 7 pages
Published Online:
July 13, 2009
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Tata, U, Huang, H, Deb, S, Chiao, JC, & Carter, R. "Bio-Inspired Sensor Skins for Structural Health Monitoring." Proceedings of the ASME 2008 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems. Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 2. Ellicott City, Maryland, USA. October 28–30, 2008. pp. 629-635. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2008-564
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