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W-Matrix

Fabric based wind pressure sensing system with wireless data acquisition and transmission

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W-Matrix

Fabric pressure sensors are ideal candidates for measuring pressure on three dimensional surfaces. A new family of fabric based sensors for three-dimensional pressure mapping has been created for wind pressure sensing with wireless data acquisition and transmission capacities.

Performance of fabric pressure sensor

Wind pressure sensor with fabric-based electrical sensing unit

5_ITC_12_0912_1

Fabric based wind pressure sensing system with wireless data acquisition and transmission

Fabric based single wind pressure sensor

Special Features and Advantages

High sensitivity
Good flexibility and light weight
Long service life and resistance to UV
Array for distribution of large area
One-time assembly and foldable panel structure for easy handling
Wireless transmission and real-time display
Relative low material and production cost

Applications

Wind pressure measurement in building service
Wind pressure measurement in stadiums and gymnasiums
Mine ventilation
Ventilation in public places
Climatic environment

Patent

Patent Application No.:

12/712,123 (US)

Principal Investigator

Prof. Xiaoming TAO

Institute of Textiles and Clothing

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