Applications Using GCDC Products

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  • Trains and Toilets

    Trains and Toilets

    Introduction We received a few requests regarding old example applications that utilized R scripting. The first application note uses an X2-2 logger to count freight trains based on the vibration energy detected. The second application is more fun and humorous but still equally educational. We used vibration energy detected by an X2-2 logger to count…

  • Car Tire Vibration

    Car Tire Vibration

    Introduction Many tires today can last up to 60,000 miles, but tire manufacturers recommend an age limit of about 5 years. As a tire ages, the vulcanized rubber degrades and the tire becomes less pliable, surface cracks appear, and pieces of rubber can dislodge. Furthermore, it’s common to have balancing weights shift on the rim…

  • Calculating Gravity

    Calculating Gravity

    Introduction Occasionally, itโ€™s a good idea to check some of the fundamental laws of physics for validity. You never know if those physicists made a mistake or if the nature of the universe recently took a turn for the worse. Here, a USB accelerometer data logger made by Gulf Coast Data Concepts was used to…

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