Wind Turbine Sensor Time-Stamping for Synchronized Vibration Monitoring

The patent merges speed measurement and vibration measurement functions into a single integrated monitoring system with a unified processor that handles both types of data simultaneously. The sensor module includes both speed sensors and vibration sensors, and the processor receives and processes both data streams concurrently with common time-stamping, eliminating the need for separate recording systems and ensuring synchronized analysis.

The processor is designed as a universal data processing unit that handles multiple types of measurements (speed and vibration) through a single integrated architecture. It performs common functions for both data types including time-stamping, filtering, transformation, and analysis, eliminating the need for separate dedicated processing systems and reducing overall device complexity despite the enhanced measurement capabilities.

The system assigns time-stamp values to speed measurement signals in advance during the data acquisition phase, rather than performing complex time-synchronization operations during analysis. This preliminary time-stamping action ensures that when vibration data is later processed, the time references are already established, enabling efficient synchronized processing without adding significant computational delay during the critical analysis phase.