A pyrgeometer is an instrument for measuring the infrared radiation spectrum in the atmosphere, which extends from 4.5 to 100 µm. It has different sensitivity to short and long-wave radiations. It is designed for both material testing research and atmospheric applications.
By Kalwinder Kaur
31 Jul 2013
A bubble chamber is an instrument designed to detect charged particles through the tracks of bubbles present in a chamber consisting of a liquefied gas such as liquid hydrogen. It was invented by Donald Glaser in 1952.
By Kalwinder Kaur
20 Aug 2013
A voltage detector is a device that determines the presence or absence of an electrical charge in an object. It can be a simple, pen-shaped piece of testing hardware that indicates the existence of electricity or an advanced tool that detects precise voltage levels in electrical systems.
By Kalwinder Kaur
29 Jul 2013
A gas meter is a specialized flow meter that can measure the volume of fuel gases such as propane and natural gas. It is difficult to measure the volume of gas because measured volumes are greatly affected by pressure and temperature.
By Kalwinder Kaur
30 Jul 2013
Ion-selective electrodes are membrane electrodes that produce an electrical potential by converting the activity of ions dissolved in a solution. The potential can be measured using a pH meter or a voltmeter.
By Kalwinder Kaur
12 Aug 2013
A chloride ion sensor is a sensing element combined with a wireless embedded sensor platform to measure the concentration of chloride in a material.
By Kalwinder Kaur
19 Aug 2013
Infrared (IR) spectroscopy is a non-destructive spectroscopic technique that provides a molecular fingerprint. Sensing probes in IR Spectroscopy have many uses, including scanning biological cells, identifying diseases, sensing biological targets and helping to identify structures and environments.
By Louise Saul
21 Feb 2020
Charge-coupled devices (CCD) represent a major technology for digital imaging and has applications in astrophotography, spectrometers, and interferometers.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
7 Feb 2020
BinMaster's FeedView solution enhances inventory management between feed mills and farms, reducing costs and improving efficiency with sensors and software.
Line confocal imaging technology uses optical sensors to image microscopic scale structures.