Safety integrity level (SIL) is a concept that is rapidly growing in importance. However, it is often misunderstood. This article explains the concept and how to calculate and best implement it.
The risk of a fire breaking out or an explosion occurring is an ever-present hazard in many sectors of industry. Flame detectors are thus of great importance, but it can be a hard task to decide which is most suitable, MSA discusses what factors to consider.
Learn more about how social distancing sensors are changing the future of pandemic mitigation strategies.
By Sarah Moore
8 Oct 2021
Read more about the different types of physiological sensors that are featured in autonomous vehicles, as well as the research and industrial innovations enabling the development of vehicle personalization.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
6 Oct 2021
As demands on data transmission increase, the usage of etalons and optical filters in data communications applications is becoming increasingly more important. This article discusses how Iridian is on the cutting edge of optical filters and etalons.
Sensor technology is being leveraged in spacecraft design and use to help scientists understand the impact of space travel on spacecraft. Utilizing MEDLI's sensor technology enables scientists to monitor the Curiosity rover landing and improve spacecraft structure for the success and capabilities of missions
By Sarah Moore
4 Oct 2021
Discover how embedded sensing can help in health monitoring for preventive maintenance.
The IPCC report has highlighted the need to monitor the global ocean to understand how climate change is impacting these ecosystems. Ocean color sensors are one of many sophisticated technologies that have been developed in an effort to track the impact of global warming on the ocean’s composition.
By Benedette Cuffari
29 Sep 2021
Here, we discuss how EnMAP's new sensor technology responds to the most recent IPCC reports, exploring how this technology will help policymakers make advancements in their fight against climate change.
By Sarah Moore
28 Sep 2021
Here, we discuss how Argo's biogeochemical sensor is playing a vital role in collecting in-depth data on key climate change indicators, helping the field of oceanic diagnostics take a significant step forward by gaining a deeper understanding of the two-way relationship between the ocean and global warming.
By Sarah Moore
20 Sep 2021