Accelerometers (aka G-Meters) are used extensively in a wide range of applications including Aviation, Marine, Automotive, Military, and others. They are also used in inertial navigation and guidance systems in airplane and ship autopilots.They help in a better understanding of static, such as gravity, or dynamic forces due to motion or vibration acting on an object.
Original Mechanical and more recent Digital accelerometers, used on civil and military aircraft, measure the instantaneous acceleration (or G-force) of an aircraft and its occupants compared to Earth's standard gravitational pull, in units of "G" (e.g., 1G, 2G). They enable pilots to monitor flight conditions, maintain safety, or practice aerobatics or combat maneuvers. Made by different manufacturers, they are offered as non-certified instruments, for use on experimental and homebuilt aircraft, or certified products, installed on civil transport an military aircraft.
Mechanical accelerometers, included in this listing, use traditional components like proof masses, springs, and damping to measure acceleration based on displacement, offering high accuracy and durability for specific applications like flight stabilization and weapons communication. They are often of larger size and more expensive. Digital accelerometers, separately listed, are often Micromachined Micro-electromechanical (MEMS) systems, integrating sensors with microelectronic circuits for smaller size, lower cost, and high precision, making them ideal for flight stabilization, AHARS, and autopilot systems.
The choice of an accelerometer depends on the application's need for accuracy, size, cost, and resistance to harsh environments.
Please consult the Product Description section and the supplied documentation for more information on different brands of our offered accelerometers.
