"This book assembles the latest research in the field of smart sensors technology in one place. It exposes readers to myriad applications that smart sensors technology has enabled. The book is meant for advanced graduate research work or for academiciansand researchers. This way the book has a widespread appeal, including practicing engineers, academicians, research scientists and senior graduate students"--
Engineers mostly in academic positions survey various types of sensors being used for commercial purposes. They cover photonic and optoelectronic; infrared and thermal; magnetic and inductive; sound and ultrasound; and piezo-resistive, wireless, and electric sensors. The topics include laser Doppler velocimetry technology for integration and directional discrimination, thin film resistance temperature detectors, inductive sensors fitted in aircraft windows to measure lightning current, wideband ultrasonic transmitter and sensor array for in-air applications, and applying inertial sensors in developing smart particles. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Sensor technologies are a rapidly growing area of interest in science and product design, embracing developments in electronics, photonics, mechanics, chemistry, and biology. Their presence is widespread in everyday life, where they are used to sense sound, movement, and optical or magnetic signals. The demand for portable and lightweight sensors is relentless in several industries, from consumer electronics to biomedical engineering to the military. Smart Sensors for Industrial Applications brings together the latest research in smart sensors technology and exposes the reader to myriad applications that this technology has enabled.
Organized into five parts, the book explores:
- Photonics and optoelectronics sensors, including developments in optical fibers, Brillouin detection, and Doppler effect analysis. Chapters also look at key applications such as oxygen detection, directional discrimination, and optical sensing.
- Infrared and thermal sensors, such as Bragg gratings, thin films, and microbolometers. Contributors also cover temperature measurements in industrial conditions, including sensing inside explosions.
- Magnetic and inductive sensors, including magnetometers, inductive coupling, and ferro-fluidics. The book also discusses magnetic field and inductive current measurements in various industrial conditions, such as on airplanes.
- Sound and ultrasound sensors, including underwater acoustic modem, vibrational spectroscopy, and photoacoustics.
- Piezoresistive, wireless, and electrical sensors, with applications in health monitoring, agrofood, and other industries.
Featuring contributions by experts from around the world, this book offers a comprehensive review of the groundbreaking technologies and the latest applications and trends in the field of smart sensors.
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