公开(公告)号：US20110035182A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US12910745

申请日：2010-10-22

Applicant: Robert Ernest Troxler

Inventor： Robert Ernest Troxler

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  G01N9/36

CPC classification number: G01N33/42 ,  G01N9/24 ,  G01N23/02 ,  G01N23/025 ,  G01N23/06 ,  G01N33/24 ,  G01N33/246 ,  H05K2203/162

Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer program products for measuring the density of a sample construction material. According to one aspect, a nuclear density gauge is disclosed for measuring the density of a sample construction material. The material measurement gauge includes a radiation source positioned for emitting radiation into a sample construction material. A radiation detector is positioned apart from the radiation source and configured to detect radiation from the sample construction material and to produce a signal representing the detected radiation. A non-nuclear moisture property detector is configured to determine a moisture property of the sample construction material and to produce a signal representing the moisture property. A material property calculation function is configured to calculate a property value associated with the sample construction material based upon the signals representing the detected radiation and the moisture property.

Abstract translation: 本文所述的主题包括用于测量样品构造材料的密度的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 根据一个方面，公开了用于测量样品构造材料的密度的核密度计。 材料测量计包括定位成将辐射发射到样品构造材料中的辐射源。 放射线检测器定位成与辐射源分开，并被配置为检测来自样品构造材料的辐射并产生表示检测到的辐射的信号。 非核水分特性检测器被配置为确定样品构造材料的水分特性并产生表示水分特性的信号。 材料特性计算功能被配置为基于表示检测到的辐射和湿度特性的信号来计算与样品构造材料相关联的特性值。

公开(公告)号：US20110001499A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-06

申请号：US12745827

申请日：2008-12-05

Applicant: Ronald A. McFarlane ,  Basel Zohny ,  Trevor Moat

Inventor： Ronald A. McFarlane ,  Basel Zohny ,  Trevor Moat

IPC: G01R27/08

CPC classification number: G01N33/246 ,  A01G25/167 ,  G01N22/04 ,  G01R27/08

Abstract: A novel and useful sensor and sensing system employs a transmission electrode which provides a length of transmission electrode that is greater than the physical length of the sensor, allowing for the effective and accurate determination of the moisture content of a volume of material using high-frequency measurement methods. The construction of the sensor allows the sensor to be directly inserted into the material, without requiring excavation or backfilling of the sensors in the material. The sensor can be employed as part of a sensing system, with one or more sensors preferably being managed by a field node, which in turn, interoperates with a system master node.

Abstract translation: 一种新颖有用的传感器和感测系统采用传输电极，其传输传输电极的长度大于传感器的物理长度，从而有效和准确地确定使用高频的材料的水分含量 测量方法。 传感器的结构允许传感器直接插入材料，而不需要材料中的传感器的挖掘或回填。 传感器可以用作感测系统的一部分，其中一个或多个传感器优选地由场节点管理，该现场节点又与系统主节点互操作。

公开(公告)号：US20090206853A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12316026

申请日：2007-10-05

Applicant: Alfred J. Hawkins

Inventor： Alfred J. Hawkins

IPC: G01N27/12 ,  G01N33/24

CPC classification number: G01N33/246

Abstract: A sensor for sensing the moisture level in soil and changes in the moisture content. An improved liner improves the response of the sensor.

Abstract translation: 用于感测土壤中水分含量和水分含量变化的传感器。 改进的衬垫改善了传感器的响应。

公开(公告)号：US07569810B1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-04

申请号：US11512732

申请日：2006-08-30

Applicant: Robert Ernest Troxler ,  Wewage Hiran Linus Dep

Inventor： Robert Ernest Troxler ,  Wewage Hiran Linus Dep

IPC: G01V5/12

CPC classification number: G01N33/42 ,  G01N9/24 ,  G01N23/02 ,  G01N23/025 ,  G01N23/06 ,  G01N33/24 ,  G01N33/246 ,  H05K2203/162

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for measuring the density of material. According to one aspect, a nuclear density gauge is disclosed for measuring the density of a sample construction material. The gauge includes a radiation source positioned in an interior of a sample construction material and adapted to emit radiation from the interior of the sample construction material. Further, a radiation detector is positioned apart from the radiation source. The radiation detector is operable to produce a signal representing an energy level of detected radiation. A material property calculation function is configured to calculate a value associated with the density of the sample construction material based upon the signal produced by the radiation detector. Further, the radiation source may be positioned on a surface of the sample construction material and adapted to emit radiation towards the surface of the sample construction material.

Abstract translation: 用于测量材料密度的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 根据一个方面，公开了用于测量样品构造材料的密度的核密度计。 仪表包括位于样品结构材料的内部并适于从样品构造材料的内部发射辐射的辐射源。 此外，放射线检测器定位成与辐射源分开。 辐射检测器可操作以产生表示检测到的辐射的能级的信号。 材料特性计算功能被配置为基于由辐射检测器产生的信号来计算与样品构造材料的密度相关联的值。 此外，辐射源可以定位在样品构造材料的表面上并且适于朝向样品构造材料的表面发射辐射。

公开(公告)号：US07482820B1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-27

申请号：US12185099

申请日：2008-08-03

Applicant: Jeffrey Campbell

Inventor： Jeffrey Campbell

IPC: G01R27/26 ,  G01R27/08

CPC classification number: G01N33/246 ,  G01N27/223

Abstract: A sensor for measuring the moisture and salinity of a material is disclosed herein. The sensor preferably includes a soil moisture circuit, a soil salinity circuit and a probe structure. The soil moisture circuit includes a high frequency oscillator, a voltage meter and a reference capacitor. The soil salinity circuit includes a low frequency oscillator, a voltage meter and a reference resistor. A third voltage meter allows for voltage outputs to be measured to calculate soil moisture and soil salinity values.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种用于测量材料的水分和盐度的传感器。 传感器优选地包括土壤湿度回路，土壤盐分回路和探针结构。 土壤湿度回路包括高频振荡器，电压表和参考电容器。 土壤盐分电路包括低频振荡器，电压表和参考电阻。 第三个电压表允许测量电压输出来计算土壤水分和土壤盐度值。

公开(公告)号：US20080199359A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-21

申请号：US11994601

申请日：2006-07-03

Applicant: Stephen Charles Davis ,  Peter Johnson ,  John Huberts

Inventor： Stephen Charles Davis ,  Peter Johnson ,  John Huberts

IPC: G01N27/00 ,  F17D3/00

CPC classification number: G01N27/223 ,  G01D5/2405 ,  G01N33/246 ,  Y10T137/0324

Abstract: A soil moisture sensor which includes a processor to derive soil moisture values and a memory store associated with said processor to store measured values on a periodic basis, wherein the processor scales the stored moisture values to establish a moisture range for the sensor that can be used to calibrate each new reading. The sensor includes a capacitive sensor. In one embodiment the processor measures the capacitance at a single frequency and also measures the phase and amplitude to derive measures of soil impedance due to moisture content and conductivity. In another embodiment the soil sensor capacitor is part of a resonant circuit and the resonant frequency of the circuit is measured as an indication of soil moisture. The sensor is constructed on a single substrate, which also functions as its own insertion stake into the soil.

Abstract translation: 一种土壤湿度传感器，其包括用于导出土壤水分值的处理器和与所述处理器相关联的存储器存储器，以周期性地存储测量值，其中处理器缩放存储的水分值以建立可以使用的传感器的水分范围 校准每个新的阅读。 该传感器包括电容传感器。 在一个实施例中，处理器以单个频率测量电容，并且还测量相位和幅度以导出由于水分含量和电导率引起的土壤阻抗的测量。 在另一个实施例中，土壤传感器电容器是谐振电路的一部分，并且测量电路的谐振频率作为土壤水分的指示。 传感器构造在单个基板上，也可以作为其自身插入土壤的作用。

公开(公告)号：US20070131023A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：US11563052

申请日：2006-11-24

Applicant: Jorge Zornberg ,  John McCartney

Inventor： Jorge Zornberg ,  John McCartney

IPC: G01N15/08 ,  G01N33/24 ,  G01N1/18 ,  G01N1/44

CPC classification number: G01N15/0826 ,  G01N15/08 ,  G01N33/246 ,  G01N2033/245 ,  Y10T436/25375

Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus, method and centrifuge permeameter system that includes a hydraulic permeameter adapted for use in a centrifuge; and an automated data acquisition system, wherein the centrifuge permeameter non-destructively determines one or more soil characteristics from a sample of granular material such as soil, rock, and concrete when centrifuged.

公开(公告)号：US07183779B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-27

申请号：US11025009

申请日：2004-12-28

Applicant: William C. Hughes

Inventor： William C. Hughes

IPC: G01R27/08 ,  G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G01N33/246

Abstract: A device for measuring one or more different properties of soil or a soil-related substance is provided. The device includes a probe that is inserted into the soil or soil-related substance. The probe includes a tip. The tip is electrically insulative and defines apertures. Electrodes are fitted into the apertures. The tip and electrodes are machined together to have a desired shape that is suitable for insertion into a sample. A printed circuit board (“PCB”) is located inside the probe. The electrodes are soldered directly to the PCB in one embodiment. A temperature sensing element is also located in the tip, near the electrodes, and is connected electrically to the PCB.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于测量土壤或土壤相关物质的一种或多种不同性质的装置。 该装置包括插入土壤或土壤相关物质的探针。 探头包括一个尖端。 尖端是电绝缘的并且限定孔。 电极安装在孔中。 尖端和电极被加工在一起以具有适于插入样品的期望形状。 印刷电路板（“PCB”）位于探头的内部。 在一个实施例中，电极直接焊接到PCB。 温度感测元件也位于尖端中，靠近电极，并且电连接到PCB。

公开(公告)号：US06963205B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-08

申请号：US10644393

申请日：2003-08-18

Applicant: John W. Lundstrom ,  Dennis Anderson ,  Dave Straley ,  William Ehni ,  Darrell R. Word

Inventor： John W. Lundstrom ,  Dennis Anderson ,  Dave Straley ,  William Ehni ,  Darrell R. Word

IPC: G01N33/24 ,  G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G01N33/246

Abstract: The object of the Electrical Density Gauge (EDG) invention is to provide a low cost, portable, non-nuclear, and rugged field-use device that measures dry density in soils that have been constructed for use as road-beds and building foundations. This data is used to ensure the quality control of the constructed foundation. The electrical properties of soil are measured at a radio frequency using probes driven into the soil. To calibrate EDG, certain algorithms of these electrical properties are related to physically measured wet densities and unit weights of water for a plurality of calibration test spots. Correlation regressions are found, that are used to convert values of the electrical properties measured at unknown field test spots into values of dry density.

Abstract translation: 电密度计（EDG）发明的目的是提供一种低成本，便携，无核和坚固的现场使用装置，其测量已被建造用作道路床和建筑基础的土壤中的干密度。 该数据用于确保建造基础的质量控制。 土壤的电学特性使用探头驱动到土壤中的射频进行测量。 为了校准EDG，这些电性质的某些算法与多个校准测试点的物理测量的湿密度和水的单位重量有关。 发现相关回归，其用于将在未知现场测试点测量的电性能的值转换为干密度值。

公开(公告)号：US20050212532A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：US11135780

申请日：2005-05-24

Applicant: Ruth Bernhard

Inventor： Ruth Bernhard

IPC: G01N27/22 ,  G01N33/24 ,  G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G01N27/223 ,  G01N33/246

Abstract: In a method and device for determining the moisture content and conductivity in the ground and in bulk materials, a capacitive sensor is disposed in the ground or the bulk material, the sensor is charged from a constant external voltage supply with a given initial current from a given first voltage threshold value to a given second voltage threshold value and either a voltage/time diagram is determined or a first charging time required for charging the sensor from the first to the second voltage threshold values by the constant external voltage supply is determined and a second charging time is determined wherein either the initial current and/or at least one of the two voltage threshold values are altered and the water content and the conductivity are determined by verification of the two charging times or of the voltage/time diagram.

Abstract translation: 在用于确定地面和散装材料中的水分含量和电导率的方法和装置中，电容传感器设置在地面或散装材料中，传感器从具有给定初始电流的恒定外部电压源从一个 给定给定的第二电压阈值的第一电压阈值，并且确定电压/时间图，或者确定由恒定的外部电压源从第一电压阈值到第二电压阈值对传感器充电所需的第一充电时间， 确定第二充电时间，其中初始电流和/或两个电压阈值中的至少一个被改变，并且通过验证两个充电时间或电压/时间图来确定水含量和电导率。