Abstract:
This disclosure relates to anemometers and particularly to ion anemometers. More particularly, this disclosure relates to a directional, ion anemometer where an alpha nuclear radiation source is positioned between two electrodes of opposing polarity in a balanced electrical field. The ion cloud concentration generated by the radiation source is changed by motion of the air to cause a differential voltage or current, between the source and the electrodes, proportional to the wind velocity.
Abstract:
Improved ionization detectors capable of analyses at temperatures of 500* C. or more for use with analysis instruments such as gas chromatographs, utilize a radioactive source of nickel-63.
Abstract:
An ionization detecting fire alarm device that comprises a double chamber structure, a source disposed in at least one of the chambers and a vernier adjusting screw electrode protruding into one chamber. The chamber containing the adjustable electrode is more open to the atmosphere than the other chamber. Porting is provided between chambers and detection occurs by sensing the rate of change of ionization current in the chamber structure. The source or sources, one being in each chamber, is a beta source such as a nickel 63 source. A change in ionization current is detected by a unique circuit of this invention which comprises a programmable unijunction transistor oscillator circuit.