Inventors:
William J. Lange - Murrysville PA
Clive W. Kimblin - Pittsburgh PA
John F. Perkins - Pittsburgh PA
Roy E. Voshall - Monroeville PA
Fred Bould - Pittsburgh PA
Assignee:
Westinghouse Electric Corp. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
G01L 2134
Abstract:
There is provided a novel vacuum detection means utilizing a high frequency, high voltage device to excite an electrical discharge in a vacuum whose characteristics are dependent on the level of the vacuum contained therein. This discharge current allows the degree of vacuum to be continuously monitored.