A Ten Channel Statistical Analyzer for Use in Turbulence Research

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Robinson, Martin Samuel (1952) A Ten Channel Statistical Analyzer for Use in Turbulence Research. Engineer's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3BGC-7N43. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03302009-082004

Abstract

An experimental investigation of a stationary random process will involve the measurement of the mean values and probability distribution of a random function of time. This thesis describes an automatic ten channel "statistical analyzer" for measuring the probability distribution function of a continuous or discontinuous function of time that can be represented by a suitable electric voltage. The "statistical analyzer" is based upon a system of pulse amplitude modulation, followed by pulse height selection and pulse counting. An equation is developed by means of which the mean values can be computed from the distribution function. Finally, sample applications from the field of turbulence research are given.

Item Type:	Thesis (Engineer's thesis)
Subject Keywords:	Aeronautical Engineering
Degree Grantor:	California Institute of Technology
Division:	Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:	Aeronautics
Thesis Availability:	Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):	Liepmann, Hans Wolfgang
Group:	GALCIT
Thesis Committee:	Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:	1 January 1952
Record Number:	CaltechETD:etd-03302009-082004
Persistent URL:	https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03302009-082004
DOI:	10.7907/3BGC-7N43
Default Usage Policy:	No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:	1210
Collection:	CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By:	Imported from ETD-db
Deposited On:	30 Mar 2009
Last Modified:	16 May 2023 22:12

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