Dr. Carlos M. Pereira Profile

Dr. Carlos M. Pereira

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Publications (23)

Proceedings Article | 5 May 2017 Paper

A class of polarized cavity orientation sensors

H. Dhadwal, J. Rastegar, P. Kwok, C. Pereira

Proceedings Volume 10195, 101950Z (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2262803

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Polarization, Environmental sensing, Antennas, Distance measurement, Unmanned vehicles, Magnetic sensors, Gyroscopes, Magnetometers, Radar, Modulation, Spatial resolution, Transmitters, Algorithm development

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2016 Paper

Piezoelectric-based hybrid reserve power sources for munitions

Jahangir Rastegar, Carlos Pereira, Dake Feng

Proceedings Volume 9865, 98650A (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2224073

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Electronics, Sensors, Liquids, Safety, Chemical elements, Diodes, Logic, Logic devices, Electronic circuits

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2016 Paper

Non-GPS full position and angular orientation onboard sensors for moving and stationary platforms

Harbans Dhadwal, Jahangir Rastegar, Dake Feng, Philip Kwok, Carlos Pereira

Proceedings Volume 9837, 983702 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2224075

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Polarization, Antennas, Environmental sensing, Radar, Modulation, Finite element methods, Signal to noise ratio, Data modeling, Wave propagation

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Proceedings Article | 15 April 2016 Paper

A review of piezoelectric-based electrical energy harvesting methods and devices for munitions

Jahangir Rastegar, Carlos Pereira, Dake Feng

Proceedings Volume 9799, 97992M (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2218747

KEYWORDS: Safety, Energy harvesting, Electronics, Sensors, Capacitors, Diodes, Logic, Switching, Bridges, Transistors

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Proceedings Article | 22 May 2015 Paper

A novel method for full position and angular orientation measurement of moving objects

Harbans Dhadwal, Jahangir Rastegar, Dake Feng, Philip Kwok, Carlos Pereira

Proceedings Volume 9468, 946803 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2177500

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Antennas, Modulation, Polarization, Global Positioning System, Distance measurement, Finite element methods, Radar, Environmental sensing, Signal to noise ratio

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Proceedings Article | 22 May 2015 Paper

A novel class of MEMS accelerometers for guidance and control of gun-fired munitions

Jahangir Rastegar, Dake Feng, Carlos Pereira

Proceedings Volume 9467, 94672Y (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2176876

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Microelectromechanical systems, Gyroscopes, Prototyping, Capacitors, Actuators, Patents, Electronics, Mouth, Semiconducting wafers

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2015 Paper

Piezoelectric energy-harvesting power source and event detection sensors for gun-fired munitions

Jahangir Rastegar, Dake Feng, Carlos Pereira

Proceedings Volume 9493, 94930H (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2176879

KEYWORDS: Safety, Sensors, Capacitors, Energy harvesting, Electronics, Diodes, Logic, Switching, Bridges, Transistors

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Proceedings Article | 5 June 2014 Paper

Piezoelectric-based event sensing and energy-harvesting power sources for thermal battery initiation in gun-fired munitions

J. Rastegar, D. Feng, C. Pereira

Proceedings Volume 9115, 911509 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053205

KEYWORDS: Safety, Capacitors, Energy harvesting, Electronics, Bridges, Diodes, Resistors, Transistors, Logic, Switching

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Proceedings Article | 16 April 2014 Paper

Piezoelectric-based electrical energy harvesting and storage methods and electronics for munitions

J. Rastegar, C. Pereira, M. Ervin, D. Feng

Proceedings Volume 9059, 905909 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2045257

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Electronics, Capacitors, Diodes, Magnetism, Safety, Electromagnetism, Roads, Sensors, Wireless communications

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Proceedings Article | 28 March 2012 Paper

Novel motion-doubling mechanism for improved piezoelectric energy-harvesting performance

J. Rastegar, R. Murray, C. Pereira

Proceedings Volume 8341, 83411M (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915411

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Prototyping, Chemical elements, Weapons, Energy efficiency, Control systems, Pollution control, Mathematical modeling, Control systems design, Electronic components

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2011 Paper

Energy harvesting from mortar tube firing impulse to supplement fire-control electronics battery

J. Rastegar, R. Murray, R. Tillinghast, C. Pereira, H.-L. Nguyen

Proceedings Volume 8035, 803516 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.883433

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Electronics, Weapons, Energy efficiency, Control systems, Prototyping, Chemical elements, Capacitors, Pollution control, Mathematical modeling

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2011 Paper

Energy-harvesting power sources for gun-fired munitions

J. Rastegar, R. Murray, C. Pereira, H.-L. Nguyen

Proceedings Volume 8035, 803517 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.883438

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Prototyping, Target detection, Safety, Manufacturing, Sensors, Electronics, Packaging, Epoxies, Defense and security

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2011 Paper

Energy-harvesting from mortar tube firing impulse to supplement fire-control electronics battery

J. Rastegar, R. Murray, R. Tillinghast, C. Pereira, H.-L. Nguyen

Proceedings Volume 7977, 79770R (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.880476

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Electronics, Weapons, Energy efficiency, Control systems, Prototyping, Chemical elements, Capacitors, Pollution control, Mathematical modeling

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Proceedings Article | 9 April 2010 Paper

Energy-harvesting power sources for very-high-G gun-fired munitions

J. Rastegar, R. Murray, C. Pereira, H-L. Nguyen

Proceedings Volume 7643, 76430D (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.847777

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Electronics, Safety, Prototyping, Systems modeling, Packaging, Finite element methods, Sensors, Receivers, Microelectromechanical systems

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Proceedings Article | 7 April 2009 Paper

Event sensing and energy-harvesting power sources for gun-fired munitions

J. Rastegar, R. Murray, C. Pereira, H.-L. Nguyen

Proceedings Volume 7288, 72880Z (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.815513

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Prototyping, Target detection, Safety, Electronics, Chemical elements, Packaging, Epoxies, Sensors, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 5 October 2007 Paper

Countering GPS jamming and EW threat

Carlos Pereira, J. Rastegar, Clifford McLain, T. Alanson, Charles McMullan, H.-L. Nguyen

Proceedings Volume 6757, 67570H (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.753477

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Global Positioning System, Magnetometers, Magnetic sensors, Navigation systems, Electromagnetism, Signal attenuation, Control systems, Rockets, Magnetism

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 2007 Paper

Novel piezoelectric-based energy-harvesting power sources for gun-fired munitions

J. Rastegar, R. Murray, C. Pereira, H.-L. Nguyen

Proceedings Volume 6527, 65270Y (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.715009

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Prototyping, Electronics, Safety, Packaging, Solids, Weapons, Sensors, Chemical elements, Receivers

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 2007 Paper

Novel impact-based peak-energy locking piezoelectric generators for munitions

J. Rastegar, R. Murray, C. Pereira, H-L. Nguyen

Proceedings Volume 6527, 65270X (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.715475

KEYWORDS: Safety, Energy harvesting, Chemical elements, Electronic circuits, Packaging, Reliability, Prototyping, Energy efficiency, Interfaces, Electronic components

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Proceedings Article | 5 April 2006 Paper

Piezoelectric-based energy-harvesting power sources for gun-fired munitions

J. Rastegar, D. Haarhoff, C. Pereira, H-L. Nguyen

Proceedings Volume 6174, 61740W (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.657441

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Safety, Prototyping, Electronics, Sensors, Packaging, Smart materials, Epoxies, Receivers, Microelectromechanical systems

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Proceedings Article | 24 March 2006 Paper

Piezoelectric-based power sources for harvesting energy from platforms with low-frequency vibration

J. Rastegar, C. Pereira, H.-L. Nguyen

Proceedings Volume 6171, 617101 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.657464

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Prototyping, Teeth, Electronics, Energy transfer, Ceramics, Sensors, Wireless communications, Environmental sensing, Pollution control

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Proceedings Article | 20 December 2004 Paper

Novel conformal sensor technologies that conform to munitions geometry

Carlos Pereira, Hai-Long Nguyen, John Romano, Jahangir Rastegar, K. Tang, Pritpal Singh, Ahmad Hoorfar

Proceedings Volume 5577, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.566444

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Sensors, Antennas, Electromagnetism, Polarization, Radio propagation, Waveguide sensors, Signal processing, Sensor technology, Radar

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Proceedings Article | 30 September 2003 Paper

New class of onboard absolute orientation measurement sensor for robotic mobile platforms

Jahangir Rastegar, Q. Jeffrey Ge, Carlos Pereira

Proceedings Volume 5267, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.515392

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Sensors, Waveguide sensors, Robotics, Position sensors, Antennas, Sensor performance, Radar, Wave propagation, Fiber optic illuminators

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Proceedings Article | 21 June 2000 Paper

Intelligent sensing and wireless communications in harsh environments

Carlos Pereira, Michael Mattice, Robert Testa

Proceedings Volume 3990, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.388916

KEYWORDS: Microelectromechanical systems, Sensors, Wireless communications, Smart materials, Environmental sensing, Control systems, Manufacturing, Electronics, Weapons, Signal attenuation

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