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Advancement in Sensing Technology

New Developments and Practical Applications

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  • © 2013

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Editors:
  1. Subhas Chandra Mukhopadhyay

    1. School of Engineering and Advanced Techn, AgHort Bldg A, Rm 3.77, Massey University (Manawatu Campus), Palmerston North, New Zealand

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  2. Krishanthi P. Jayasundera

    1. Institute of Fundamental Sciences (IFS), Massey University (Turitea), Palmerston North, New Zealand

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  3. Anton Fuchs

    1. , Inst. of Elect. Measurement, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria

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  • Demonstrates the concepts of different sensors technology through simulation, design and real implementations
  • Provides a broad overview of advanced sensors technology
  • Written by leading experts in the field

Part of the book series: Smart Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation (SSMI, volume 1)

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages 1-8
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  2. Ecological Monitoring Using Wireless Sensor Networks-—Overview, Challenges, and Opportunities

    • Chia-Pang Chen, Cheng-Long Chuang, Joe-Air Jiang
    Pages 1-21

  3. Development of an Embedded System-Based Gateway for Environmental Monitoring in Wild Fields

    • Xiang-Yao Zheng, Chun-Yi Liu, Po-Tang Chen, Cheng-Long Chuang, Chia-Pang Chen, Joe-Air Jiang
    Pages 23-42

  4. Experimental Research Platform for Structural Health Monitoring

    • Benjamin Babjak, Sandor Szilvasi, Alex Pedchenko, Mark Hofacker, Eric J. Barth, Peter Volgyesi et al.
    Pages 43-68

  5. A Review of Cooperative Spectrum Sensing in Cognitive Radios

    • Babak Ahsant, Ramanarayanan Viswanathan
    Pages 69-80

  6. Dielectric Characterisation of Lipid Droplet Suspensions Using the Small Perturbation Technique

    • R. T. Blakey, A. Mason, A. Al-Shamma’a, C. E. Rolph, G. Bond
    Pages 81-91

  7. Dielectric Properties of Wood for Improved Internal Imaging

    • W. S. Holmes, S. C. Mukhopadhyay, S. G. Riley
    Pages 93-104

  8. Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Measurements for Dielectric Materials and Metals

    • S. Ikezawa, M. Wakamatsu, T. Ueda
    Pages 105-120

  9. Microdevice with Half-Ring Shaped GMR Sensors for Magnetic Bead Manipulation and Detection

    • C. P. Gooneratne, I. Giouroudi, J. Kosel
    Pages 121-138

  10. Design of Induction Gradiometer for MCG Measurement

    • Kunihisa Tashiro, Shin-ichiro Inoue, Hiroyuki Wakiwaka
    Pages 139-164

  11. Electroacoustic Model Based Pneumatic Fill-Level Measurement for Fluids and Bulk Solids

    • R. Brunnader, G. Holler
    Pages 165-180

  12. New Developments in Electrode Materials for Electrochemical Sensors

    • U. Guth, J. Zosel, J. Riedel, T. N. Tran, M. Berthold, C. Vonau et al.
    Pages 181-189

  13. Optical Fiber Sensors Based on Lossy Mode Resonances

    • Miguel Hernáez, Carlos R. Zamarreño, Ignacio Del Villar, Francisco J. Arregui, Ignacio R. Matias
    Pages 191-210

  14. Ultrasonic Thermometry for Temperature Profiling of Heated Materials

    • Ikuo Ihara, Takuya Tomomatsu, Manabu Takahashi, Akira Kosugi, Iwao Matsuya, Hiroyuki Yamada
    Pages 211-236

  15. Non-invasive Measurement of Blood Components

    • J. Kraitl, D. Klinger, D. Fricke, U. Timm, H. Ewald
    Pages 237-262

  16. Homeland Security and Cloud: Challenges and On-Going Developments

    • M. Fazio, M. Paone, A. Puliafito, M. Villari
    Pages 263-282

  17. Formulation, Characterization and LPG-Sensing Properties of CuO-Doped ZnO Thick Film Resistor

    • M. K. Deore, V. B. Gaikwad, R. M. Chaudhari, N. U. Patil, P. D. Hire, S. B. Deshmukh et al.
    Pages 283-298

  18. Synthesis of Cu-Doped SnO2 Thin Films by Spray Pyrolysis for Gas Sensor Application

    • G. E. Patil, D. D. Kajale, S. D. Shinde, V. G. Wagh, V. B. Gaikwad, G. H. Jain
    Pages 299-311

  19. Nanocystalline In2O3 Thick Film Sensor

    • D. N. Chavan, R. H. Bari, G. E. Patil, D. D. Kajale, V. B. Gaikwad, D. V. Ahire et al.
    Pages 313-322

  20. Back Matter

    Pages 0--1
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About this book

The book presents the recent advancements in the area of sensors and sensing technology, specifically in environmental monitoring, structural health monitoring, dielectric, magnetic, electrochemical, ultrasonic, microfluidic, flow, surface acoustic wave, gas, cloud computing and bio-medical.

 

This book will be useful to a variety of readers, namely, Master and PhD degree students, researchers, practitioners, working on sensors and sensing technology. The book will provide an opportunity of a dedicated and a deep approach in order to improve their knowledge in this specific field.

Editors and Affiliations

  • School of Engineering and Advanced Techn, AgHort Bldg A, Rm 3.77, Massey University (Manawatu Campus), Palmerston North, New Zealand

    Subhas Chandra Mukhopadhyay

  • Institute of Fundamental Sciences (IFS), Massey University (Turitea), Palmerston North, New Zealand

    Krishanthi P. Jayasundera

  • , Inst. of Elect. Measurement, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria

    Anton Fuchs

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