Special Topics in Sensor Technologies

An examination of state-of-the-art sensor technologies in a range of applications, such as in aerospace, shipping manufacturing, medical, healthcare and environmental. Large sensor devices in heavy industry are examined, as are micro and nano sensor technologies that are under development in the medical and healthcare sectors. Sensor operation and integration to microcontrollers for purposes of data processing and transmission are evaluated. Students consider a range of sensors and their integration for the purposes of satisfying design criteria, with consideration of processing (algorithm and coding) requirements.