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Overview

Indicative content includes:

• Review of Sensor principles – definitions, desired qualities, sensor system elements, deflection methods, input-output configurations, interfering and modifying inputs.
• Introduction of Microsensor systems – Advantage and disadvantages of microsensors, signal conditioning and processing description, advantages of silicon and fibre optic technologies.
• Description of components, types and applications of thermal, mechanical, magnetic and chemical advanced sensor systems.
• Advanced applications of smart sensors and systems – desired qualities – examples and applications – a look to the future.
• The latest development, hot topics, and technology trends.

Learning Outcomes

• Analyse the performance and qualities of a range of smart sensor systems.

• Appreciate the state-of-the-art and emerging technologies and methods within the field.

• Describe advanced sensor systems and the fundamental principles.

• Paraphrase the design and operating principles of a range of silicon and fibre optic sensors and systems.

• Summarise silicon and fibre optic technologies and discuss the advantages of these in sensor fabrication and operation.