Multi-frequency microwave sensor for temperature independent measurement of moisture

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PATENT NO 9182360
APP PUB NO 20150022220A1
SERIAL NO

13947644

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Microwave techniques for measuring moisture and other properties of paper and related products without requiring an independent measurement of temperature are provided. A sensor directly measures the reflection or transmission of microwaves at a number of well-chosen frequencies so as to characterize the absorption spectrum of the product. The technique of measuring the parameters of a composition includes: (a) directing incident microwave radiation over a spectrum of wavelengths from an antenna upon the composition; (b) measuring the microwave radiation over the spectrum of wavelengths that emerges from the composition; (c) determining the reflected and/or transmitted transfer function; and (d) relating the transfer function of the composition to the parameters of the composition by applying a theoretic, calibrated, or hybrid model. The product moisture and temperature are extracted from the transfer function.

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HONEYWELL ASCA INC3333 UNITY DRIVE MISSISSAUGA L5L 3S6

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Hughes, Michael Kon Yew Vancouver, CA 32 175
Tixier, Sebastien North Vancouver, CA 42 297

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