Development of a Compact Wireless Sensor for Electric Field Measurements

M. Lenzhofer, J. Zikulnig, C. Mayer, J. Kosel

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Abstract

Measuring the electrical field strength generated by any charged surface is of great interest but can only be carried out by using rather bulky measurement devices. Depending on the material, which is exposed to varying environmental conditions, changes in the surface charges lead to a changing electric field strength in its vicinity. In this paper we describe the development of a compact sensor, based on a variable plate capacitor electrostatic voltmeter principle, to quantify the field strength. The measurement result of the system is verified with a commercial field mill device, showing a close correlation. The presented solution, therefore, can be used as simple measurement unit for electric fields and in a wider sense for surface charge detection.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSensoren und Messsysteme - 21. ITG/GMA-Fachtagung
PublisherVDE VERLAG GMBH
Pages268-269
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9783800758364
StatePublished - 2022
Event21. ITG/GMA-Fachtagung Sensoren und Messsysteme - 21st ITG/GMA Conference on Sensors and Measuring Systems - Nuremberg, Germany
Duration: May 10 2022May 11 2022

Publication series

NameSensoren und Messsysteme - 21. ITG/GMA-Fachtagung

Conference

Conference21. ITG/GMA-Fachtagung Sensoren und Messsysteme - 21st ITG/GMA Conference on Sensors and Measuring Systems
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityNuremberg
Period05/10/2205/11/22

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Instrumentation

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