Definition: Quadrature Sensitivity
April 10, 2012
A vibration sensor’s sensitivity to motion perpendicular to the sensor’s principal axis. Commonly expressed in percent of principal axis sensitivity. Synonymous with cross-talk sensitivity.
Tip excerpted from: The Professional’s Guide to Maintenance and Reliability Terminology by Ramesh Gulati, Jerry Kahn and Robert Baldwin
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