D. Crescini, D. Marioli, M. Romani, E. Sardini, A. Taroni
{"title":"An inclinometer based on free convective motion of a heated air mass","authors":"D. Crescini, D. Marioli, M. Romani, E. Sardini, A. Taroni","doi":"10.1109/SFICON.2004.1287118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SFICON.2004.1287118","url":null,"abstract":"In this application a thick-film tilt sensor has been developed based on heat transfer by natural convection. The device measures internal changes in heat transfer caused by the inclination using the force of gravity as an input. The device is functionally equivalent to traditional proof-mass accelerometer. The proof mass in the new thick-film sensor is a gas. The gaseous proof-mass provides great advantages over the use of the traditional solid proof mass. A conditioning electronics amplifies the signal variation induced by the inclination compensating the deviation due to the initial asymmetrical values of the bridge arms and their slow variations. Preliminary tests on the first prototypes show an accuracy of about 2% fall scale output, repeatability of about 0.2/spl deg/ and resolution better than 0.1/spl deg/ over a /spl plusmn/20/spl deg/ range.","PeriodicalId":381233,"journal":{"name":"ISA/IEEE Sensors for Industry Conference, 2004. Proceedings the","volume":"57 36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130248725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sensor analysis of liquid pollution","authors":"J. Haze, J. Krejčí, R. Vrba, M. Svéda","doi":"10.1109/SFICON.2004.1287151","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SFICON.2004.1287151","url":null,"abstract":"The new portable microfluidic device for field measurement of organophosphorous pesticides toxicity is presented. The device consists of two loop pumps. The first loop assures the mixing of solution. The 95% of solution circulates through the first loop. The second loop consists of capillary which creates the hydrodynamic resistance and the chamber with the miniature electrochemical detector. The detection is based on the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase. The enzyme acetylcholinesterase is immobilized on the detector made by thick film technology forming together a biosensor. The analyzed sample is detected in the flow of supporting buffer. The biosensor detects the integral sample toxicity. The signal from biosensor is evaluated by Bioanalyzer electronic unit. It is destinated for detection of traces of pesticides in washout from leaves, for direct measurement in rivers, ponds, waste waters and drinking water sources.","PeriodicalId":381233,"journal":{"name":"ISA/IEEE Sensors for Industry Conference, 2004. Proceedings the","volume":"188 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117304473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F. Figueroa, J. Schmalzel, J. Morris, W. Solano, S. Mandayam, R. Polikar
{"title":"A framework for intelligent rocket test facilities with smart sensor elements","authors":"F. Figueroa, J. Schmalzel, J. Morris, W. Solano, S. Mandayam, R. Polikar","doi":"10.1109/SFICON.2004.1287137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SFICON.2004.1287137","url":null,"abstract":"Smart sensors are a compelling addition to large-scale data acquisition networks due to the large number of issues they successfully address. For example, smart sensors simplify and speed installation configuration due to the basic information stored in their on-board TEDS that would otherwise need to be manually input to the data acquisition system. An emerging challenge is the development of smart systems, which rely on smart sensors to provide new levels of reliability. This paper reports on our on-going efforts to apply smart sensors to a rocket test facility. Key to our approach is the hierarchical organization of the intelligent rocket test facility as a system of three fundamental layers: system(s), processes, and smart sensors.","PeriodicalId":381233,"journal":{"name":"ISA/IEEE Sensors for Industry Conference, 2004. Proceedings the","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130167298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Biochemical sensing using time-wavelength spectroscopy","authors":"J. Chou, Y. Han, B. Jalali","doi":"10.1109/SFICON.2004.1287153","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SFICON.2004.1287153","url":null,"abstract":"A sensing technique, based on time-wavelength spectroscopy and digital signal processing, is demonstrated through the detection of carbon monoxide. The system utilizes a linearly chirped broadband pulse to identify chemical and biochemical spectra. The main advantages of this method are the absence of an optical spectrometer and the possibility of real-time spectral analysis.","PeriodicalId":381233,"journal":{"name":"ISA/IEEE Sensors for Industry Conference, 2004. Proceedings the","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129820812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The use of vector sensors for underwater port and waterway security","authors":"J. Shipps, B. Abraham","doi":"10.1109/SFICON.2004.1287125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SFICON.2004.1287125","url":null,"abstract":"The security of facilities on or near ports and waterways has become a matter of national security. The waterways and ports can be used by intruders to gain quick, close proximity access to a facility without alerting the on-site security force. Existing underwater sensors do not adequately meet the challenge of sensing the acoustical signals produced by a waterborne intruder due to the noisy nature of ports and waterways. This paper describes a new vector sensor developed for the Navy's towed array applications that meets the challenge by virtue of its directional capabilities.","PeriodicalId":381233,"journal":{"name":"ISA/IEEE Sensors for Industry Conference, 2004. Proceedings the","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130823508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Papson, J. Oagaro, R. Polikar, J.C. Chen, J. Schmalzel, S. Mandayam
{"title":"A virtual reality environment for multi-sensor data integration","authors":"S. Papson, J. Oagaro, R. Polikar, J.C. Chen, J. Schmalzel, S. Mandayam","doi":"10.1109/SFICON.2004.1287142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SFICON.2004.1287142","url":null,"abstract":"Virtual reality (VR) has typically found applications in industrial design, rapid prototyping and advanced scientific visualization. In this paper, we investigate the use of VR for multi-sensor data integration. We attempt to demonstrate that multiple data types-graphical, functional and measurement can be effectively combined inside of a VR environment. This platform allows the user to rapidly sift through large and complex data sets and isolate features of interest. Furthermore, VR environments can be made to evolve based on system data and user input-this provides the ability to develop scenarios that can be used to make informed decisions. Results demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach are shown using the example of multi-sensor gas transmission pipeline inspection. This work is supported in part by the National Science Foundation award #0216348.","PeriodicalId":381233,"journal":{"name":"ISA/IEEE Sensors for Industry Conference, 2004. Proceedings the","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129404908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High speed 3D scanner with real-time 3D processing","authors":"J. Lavelle, S. Schuet, D. J. Schuet","doi":"10.1117/12.519660","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/12.519660","url":null,"abstract":"A novel 3D sensing system with real-time 3D processing has been developed which is capable of scanning an object at very high speeds (greater than 500,000 3D points/second) and creating high-resolution 3D surface maps. Laser triangulation is used in conjunction with a high-resolution camera, a laser diode, and processing electronics all incorporated into a small sensor package that traverses linearly or rotates from a fixed position to scan an object. Processing is done on board the instrument and the resultant 3D data is transmitted to a PC. This results in rapid scans, with 3D images produced as the instrument is scanning. The sensing system was developed for the NASA Mars rover program and for the inspection of Shuttle Thermal Protection System (tiles), radiator, and structures.","PeriodicalId":381233,"journal":{"name":"ISA/IEEE Sensors for Industry Conference, 2004. Proceedings the","volume":"55 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129874913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"3-D imaging subsystem and dry film thickness metrology subsystem for ultra high pressure automated paint removal/application systems","authors":"P. Hollandsworth, A. Farsaie","doi":"10.1109/SFICON.2004.1287121","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SFICON.2004.1287121","url":null,"abstract":"Due to the severe conditions in which Navy ships are required to operate, considerable time and money is spent on a ship's repair and refurbishment to insure that an effective, properly equipped war-fighting platform is maintained. Two of the most basic-yet important-procedures in this maintenance process are the removal of old paint and the repainting of supply and/or holding tanks. Current methods of performing paint removal/application are both time and labor intensive and-due to the nature of the materials involved-create potential environmental hazards. For purposes of this paper only the 3-D imaging subsystem (3-DIS) and the dry film thickness metrology (DFTMS) subsystem will be illustrated since these two sensor systems are designed to work with present paint removal/application systems.","PeriodicalId":381233,"journal":{"name":"ISA/IEEE Sensors for Industry Conference, 2004. Proceedings the","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127583814","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}