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American Electric Power, Inc.

Ray M Hayes

Ali Nourai

An accelerometer properly positioned in conjunction with an energized electrical conductor produces an output that is dependent on conductor's inclination angle in real time where the inclination angle is then used to calculate the sag of the conductor. A transmitter is used to communicate this information in real time to a central location such that up to optimal or maximum power transmission is feasible through the conductor while maintaining safe clearance from the ground. This allows for close monitoring of thermal expansion resulting from increased load as well as varying environmental conditions.

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Lancaster, OH, United States of America

Ray M Hayes