SENSORS – WHAT AND HOW SHOULD WE TEACH?

Zbigniew Moron
Abstract:
There is no question 'if' or 'why' we should teach sensors. The contemporary world cannot operate without them. A basic understanding, principles of choice and principles of application of sensors in instrumentation systems are of fundamental importance in all disciplines of engineering. Fascinated by information processing people often forget that the function and also properties of every instrumentation system are defined by both the sensor and the software support provided. This paper presents some basic information on sensors and sensing, and the main problems faced when teaching them. It is intended to be a platform for discussion.
Keywords:
sensor, smart sensor, sensing system, education
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IMEKO-TC1-2002-021.pdf
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Event details
IMEKO TC:
TC1
Event name:
Challenges of New Technologies
Title:

Symposium on Education in Measurement and Instrumentation

Place:
Wroclaw, POLAND
Time:
08 September 2002 - 12 September 2002