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What is a Sun Sensor?

A sun sensor is a device that senses the direction to the Sun to measure the position of the sun or other light sources with respect to the sensor position.

26 Jun 2013

A geophone is a ground motion transducer that has been used by geophysicists and seismologists to convert ground movement into voltage. Any deviation in this measured voltage from the base line is regarded as seismic response, which is used for analyzing the earth’s structure.

25 Jun 2013

What is a Water Sensor?

A water sensor is a device used in the detection of the water level for various applications, and can come in various designs.

21 Jun 2013

Environmental Sensors: Fish Counters

A fish counter is a device used for measuring the number of fishes passing along the river within a period of time. Atlantic salmon is one of the most important species studied using this device.

21 Jun 2013

The World’s Most Advanced Linear Variable Differential Transformer Signal Conditioner

John Matlack, Executive Sales and Marketing Director for the Alliance Sensors Group talks to AZoSensors about the world’s most advanced linear variable differential transformer signal conditioner.

From Alliance Sensors Group 20 Jun 2013

What is Positron Emission Tomography?

Positron emission tomography (PET) is a non-invasive imaging method that provides quantitative biochemical and molecular information on the physiological processes of the body. This concept was first introduced by Roy Edwards, Luke Chapman and David E. Kuhl in the later 1950’s.

19 Jun 2013