Sensor Review: Volume 32 Issue 4

Sensors for extreme environments

The purpose of this paper is to describe the techniques and technologies used in a selection of sensors which operate in extreme environments.

Design and fabrication of a thin and soft tactile force sensor array based on conductive rubber

The purpose of this paper is to provide a thin tactile force sensor array based on conductive rubber and to offer descriptions of the sensor design, fabrication and test.

Reliable registration of LiDAR data and aerial images without orientation parameters

The fusion of aerial imagery and LiDAR point clouds are considered as one of the most promising approaches for many fields, such as 3D city reconstruction and tree detection. The…

Optimal arrangement of four‐sensor dynamic acoustic array

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the theoretical relationship between the layout of four‐sensor dynamic acoustic array tracking system and systematic observation…

Experimental characterization and diagnostics of the early‐age behavior of a semi‐integral abutment FRP deck bridge

The purpose of this paper is to further validate a wireless sensor system developed at Clarkson University for structural monitoring of highway bridges. The particular bridge…

A pressure mapping imaging device based on electrical impedance tomography of conductive fabrics

Electrical impedance measurement and imaging are techniques that are widely used in a range of applications. Electro‐conductive knitted structure is a major new development in…

Design and development of impact‐resistant sensor node for launch deployment into closed area

The purpose of this paper is to propose a novel wireless sensor node (SN), with impact resistant capability, for launch deployment into closed areas. In disaster areas, gathering…

Applying metamodeling techniques in the design and optimization of train wheel detector

In writing this paper, the authors investigated the use of electromagnetic sensors in axle counter applications by means of train wheel detection. The purpose of this paper is to…

SICK vision sensor

Blue laser sensor measures vibrations on engine manifolds

Progress in NEMS

Comparing apples and oranges – new sensor can accurately measure fruits’ ripeness, helping prevent loss of produce from spoilage

Nanobiosensor commercialisation

Wireless Sensor Networks: Design Principles for Scattered Systems

Diary

GE’s new pressure sensor is first with new TERPS technology

Fingertip-size microscope has huge potential for studying the brain and its diseases, say Stanford researchers

Recent progress in NEMS and nanobiosensor developments

Developments in nanobiosensors: recent research

Web sites

Success of 3D NanoCompass will enable Baolab to create low cost, smart, reconfigurable Inertial Measurement Unit

Patent abstracts