The objective of this research is to design a micromechanical temperature sensor capable of recording temperature extremes experienced beyond a preset value without the use of electrical power. The temperature sensor's memory will be mechanically induced. The sensor will be either in an… More

The goal of this project is to develop new high-temperature heat flux sensors for heat transfer measurements in turbomachinery. The following obejctives will be pursued. Pototype sensors will be demonstrated which function at temperatures as high as 600C with a frequency response up to 50kHz. Using… More

We propose a solid-state angular based microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. The rate sensor utilizes a tuning fork resonator design with control and readout electronics integrated on the dame chip as the sensor. The sensor will be designed to operate at high spin rates (300 rev/sec)… More

We propose a conformal strain gage array to provide an improved strain measurement technology for turbomachinery and mechanical components. The array consists of MEMS sensors and electronics embedded in a flexible, compliant substrate which may be conformally applied to test components. The… More

We propose high-performance heat sinks based on MEMS technology for cooling of advanced electronics. Our approach combines innovative designs, new microfabrication techniques, and high conductance materials resulting in extremely low thermal resistance and high heat load capacities in a compact… More