Improved structural acceleration estimation using low-cost MEMS accelerometer and FMCW millimeter-wave radar

Key Points

• Improved structural acceleration estimation shows a reduction in error rate and enhances monitoring accuracy.
• The system achieved an estimation error reduction of approximately 15% under various conditions.
• Analysis using low-cost MEMS accelerometers and millimeter-wave FMCW radar demonstrates practical applications in engineering.
• The findings suggest that this approach could make structural health monitoring more affordable and widespread.