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Astrium to Develop Satellite Sensors for Monitoring Earth’s Atmosphere

Astrium has received a 150 million worth contract from ESA to design and construct two satellite sensors for monitoring the atmosphere of the earth as a part of the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security Program (GMES) in Europe.

13 Jul 2011

Water Testing Equipment Manufacturer Wins Start Up Business of the Year

Aquaread won the award for “Start Up Business of the Year” at the Kent Excellence in Business Award ceremony on Thursday 30th June 2011. The achievement was celebrated at a glittering event at the Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone which was staged and produced by Kent County Council and The KM Group.

From Aquaread Ltd 4 Jul 2011

Reality Mobile Releases Beta Version of RealityVision Sensor Gateway

Reality Mobile, a provider of real-time, enterprise-class mobile video collaboration solutions, has released the beta version of its RealityVision Sensor Gateway.

1 Jul 2011

Low-Energy WSN Technology Could Improve Natural Disaster Warning Systems

Researchers have developed a new software, which allows wireless sensor (WSNs) networks to operate at minimum energy. This technology would enhance efficiency of natural disaster warning systems. The study appeared in the International Journal of Sensor Networks.

29 Jun 2011

US Navy Tests Autonomous Self Powered Bathythermograph Sensor System

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory has developed the Zero Power Ballast Control technology, an autonomous zero-power bathythermograph sensor system.

28 Jun 2011

Phoenix Controls Unveils Advanced Pressure Monitor II with BACnet Communications Feature

Phoenix Controls has launched the Advanced Pressure Monitor II (APM2) with environmental control and BACnet communications features.

27 Jun 2011

Researchers Develop Sustainable Environmental Sensor

Research teams from the US and Korea have developed a self-powered sensor, which can detect the presence of mercury in water. This sensor is based on a nanomaterial.

27 Jun 2011

NASA to Undertake Mission to Measure Air Pollution Over Maryland

A NASA initiative will see two aircraft perform between twelve and fourteen flights this July to see just how bad the air pollution is in Maryland. The project is called Deriving Information on Surface conditions from Column and Vertically Resolved Observations Relevant to Air Quality (DISCOVER -- AQ).

26 Jun 2011

Flexpoint to Develop Wireless Capability for Sensors

Flexpoint Sensor Systems revealed that it has collaborated with a major manufacturer of wireless technology to develop wireless capability for sensors.

24 Jun 2011

Freescale Introduces Xtrinsic Pressure Sensor for Advanced Location-Based Applications

Freescale Semiconductor has launched Xtrinsic MPL3115A2, a new digital pressure sensor that detects altitudes. The micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology-based sensor enables advanced location-based and navigation applications for smart mobiles, tablets, and industrial and medical devices.

From NXP Semiconductors 23 Jun 2011