Table of Contents

1. Overview
   1.1 Scope
   1.2 Purpose
2. Normative references
3. Definitions, symbols, and abbreviations
   3.1 Definitions relevant to centrifuge testing
   3.2 Symbols and abbreviations
4. Summary
5. Model equations
   5.1 Simplified accelerometer model
   5.2 Simplified centrifuge model
   5.3 Simplified gravity model
6. Test error sources
   6.1 Radius uncertainty
   6.2 Alignment uncertainty
   6.3 Angular velocity uncertainty
   6.4 Sensor temperature effects
   6.5 Trend during test
   6.6 Accelerometer signal measurement
7. Complete model equations
   7.1 Accelerometer model
   7.2 Centrifuge model
8. Test procedures
   8.1 Test planning
   8.2 Test preparation and calibration
   8.3 Testing and data acquisition
9. Data reduction
   9.1 Determination of total acceleration input
   9.2 Compensations to accelerometer output
   9.3 Determination of accelerometer model coefficients
Annex A (informative) Characteristics of known precision
        centrifuges
Annex B (informative) Centrifuge evaluation
Annex C (informative) Fitting theory
Annex D (informative) Limitations of and alternatives to
        centrifuge testing
Annex E (informative) Accelerometer transfer function
        determination in the low-frequency range
Annex F (informative) Modeling rate tables with tilted
        axis of rotation and double centrifuges

Abstract

Describes the conduct and analysis of precision tests that are to be performed on linear accelerometers using centrifuge techniques.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	IEEE DRAFT 836 : D10A 2000