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In-depth technical information on how sensors are used in real-world applications.


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The Next Generation of Electromagnetic Offshore Resource Exploration Technology   November 1, 2009

Prospecting for oil and other resources below the ocean floor is expensive, difficult, and necessary. A new, highly sensitive electromagnetic field sensor enables easier and better analysis of the ocean floor's subsurface characteristics.More>>

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Lowering the Cost of Energy   October 1, 2009

A submetering system that couples highly accurate energy measurements to wireless technologies enables effective energy monitoring for energy-conscious companies, allowing them to reduce both their carbon footprint and their utility burden.More>>

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Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) in Geothermal Energy Applications   September 1, 2009

Geothermal power is expanding beyond the edges of tectonic plates aided by distributed temperature sensing (DTS) that, through DTS' measurement of subsurface temperature, enables improved subsurface visualization for Enhanced Geothermal System power plants.More>>

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Sonic Nirvana: MEMS Accelerometers as Acoustic Pickups in Musical Instruments   June 1, 2009

MEMS sensors are in our cars, phones, PCs, cameras, and a variety of other applications but until now, they've never been attached to a guitar. The authors seek to answer the question: Can you use a MEMS accelerometer as an acoustic transducer?More>>

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Next-Generation Wireless Asset Management   April 1, 2009

Next-generation wireless asset management systems are incorporating lower power electronics, cellular technologies, and GPS to enable more robust, flexible, scalable systems that reduce operating expenses and improve business productivity.More>>

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Federal Facilities Reduce Energy Costs with Power Monitoring   March 1, 2009

Federal facilities face mandated energy efficiency improvements. The first step toward achieving these ends requires knowledge of energy usage that a comprehensive power monitoring system—applied wisely—can provide. Here are some key questions to ask when choosing and using a power monitoring...More>>

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Wireless Seismic and Volcanic Monitoring in Ecuador   January 1, 2009

Using robust radios coupled with a variety of sensors, geophysicists in Ecuador have implemented real-time monitoring systems for the country's volcanoes and other seismically active areas, leading to improved knowledge and public safety.More>>

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Making Smarter Tools   December 1, 2008

Significantly improved condition monitoring of metal-cutting machinery is now possible with the help of wireless sensors. The payoffs include optimized manufacturing and reduced operating costs.More>>

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Automating the Filling Process for Dangerous and Toxic Materials   October 1, 2008

By using a machine vision system, Feige Filling automated its technique for filling containers with toxic or dangerous materials.More>>

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MEMS for Tilt Measurement and Headlight Leveling   October 1, 2008

Adaptive headlights adjust their aim based on the pitch of the vehicle and are a potential application for MEMS accelerometers and gyroscopes.More>>