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What is a Gravimeter?

As the Earth is not a perfect sphere, its gravitational field strength fluctuates across its surface. Changes in topography, elevation, latitude, and subterranean density can affect the force of gravity.

5 Jun 2015

An Introduction to Electrochemical Sensor Technology

The electrochemical sensor has been a vital device in ensuring workplace safety, and protecting lives, for over five decades.

From Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection 22 Apr 2015

Using Non-Contact Measurement Sensors for Brake Rotor Analysis

The complexity of automobile systems increases each year. Manufacturers are working towards producing enhanced braking force and performance in more compact and lighter packages.

From MTI Instruments Inc. 10 Apr 2015

Barometric Pressure Sensor for Accurate Indoor Navigation

Andrea Orzati, Vice President Mobile & Consumer Business at Sensirion, talks to AZoSensors about their new barometric pressure sensor.

From Sensirion AG 9 Apr 2015

Measuring Placement Accuracy to Compare Label Sensor Technologies

Optical, ultrasonic and capacitive sensors are the three major kinds of label sensor technologies used for automated pressure sensitive label applications. Capacitive sensors are of two types: single and differential.

From Lion Precision 1 Apr 2015

Thermopile Sensors for Laser Power Measurement

In this interview with AZoSensors, Susanne Dröscher from greenTEG talks about their new gRAY power detectors, and the important applications of power measurement in industry and research.

From greenteg AG 19 Mar 2015

Encapsulation Gas in Thermopile Detectors

The effect of the molecular thermal conductivity of gases on the thermal resistance of the detector and package affects the time constant, responsiveness

From Dexter Research Center, Inc. 13 Mar 2015