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NASA Advances Sensor-Based Systems to Improve Detection of Potential Icing Hazards Near Airports

When ice accumulates on the surface of an aircraft during flight, it distorts the smooth flow of air necessary to stay aloft. The result is a reduction in lift, which can lead to stalls and crashes. Knowing about hazardous icing conditions in advance helps pilots, air traffic controllers and airline dispatchers navigate airplanes and passengers away from danger.

From National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 20 Feb 2015

Sensor Technology Could Help Improve Technique for Clinical Breast Exams

Sensor technology has the potential to significantly improve the teaching of proper technique for clinical breast exams (CBE), according to a new study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

20 Feb 2015

Smartphone and Sensing Technology Contribute Valuable New Insights into Air Pollution Exposure

As urban residents know, air quality is a big deal. When local pollution levels go up, the associated health risks also increase, especially for children and seniors. But air pollution varies widely over the course of a day and by location, even within the same city. Now scientists, reporting in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology, have used smartphone and sensing technology to better pinpoint where and when pollution is at its worst.

20 Feb 2015

Beak-Proof GPS Dataloggers Can Help Track Parrots

Yes, it is possible to study parrots with GPS trackers--you just have to make them beak-proof. For a new paper in The Auk: Ornithological Advances, Erin Kennedy, George Perry, and Todd Dennis of the University of Auckland and Joshua Kemp and Corey Mosen of New Zealand's Department of Conservation tested the feasibility of tracking parrots with GPS dataloggers in Arthur's Pass National Park in New Zealand. Their parrot of choice was the Kea (Nestor notabilis), a large, intelligent, mountain-dwelling bird perhaps best known for its fearless interactions with tourists and their cars.

20 Feb 2015

Exergen’s Infrared Temperature Sensor Plays Critical Role in NeuWave's Certus Soft-Tissue Ablation System

Exergen Global today announced that its micro IRt/c.SV infrared, non-contact sensor plays a crucial role in maintaining consistent probe temperature for the NeuWave Certus® 140 2.45 GHz Ablation System.

20 Feb 2015

Developer of Small Wireless Computing Devices Joins Florida Atlantic University

Small wireless computing devices, ranging from the size of a matchbox to the size of a dime are going to change the way Florida monitors its water quality, sea level rise, hurricanes, agriculture, aquaculture, and even its aging senior population.

20 Feb 2015

Helium Leak-Detection Systems Help Improve Quality of Automatic Transmission

Helium leak-detection systems are helping transmission suppliers improve quality and reduce the cost of producing new automatic transmissions developed to improve fuel economy.

20 Feb 2015

Smallest and Lightest Triaxial IEPE Accelerometer Introduced by Meggitt

Meggitt, the leading innovator of sensors for test and measurement applications, introduces the ultra-miniature Endevco® 35B, the smallest and lightest triaxial IEPE accelerometer in the world.

From Endevco Corporation 20 Feb 2015

SBG Systems Releases Accurate MEMS Technology-Based Inertial Navigation System

SBG Systems releases the Apogee Series, the most accurate inertial navigation systems based on the robust and cost-effective MEMS technology. The cutting-edge Apogee Series is also the smallest and lightest inertial navigation system at this level of accuracy. High Accuracy, cost-effective, compact, the Apogee adds extreme versatility and simplicity to its many qualities.

From SBG Systems 19 Feb 2015

PetPace Debuts Smart Health and Wellbeing Collar for Cats

PetPace, a leading provider of innovative wearable health monitoring technology, which recently released a smart health and wellbeing collar for dogs, today announced the launch of a matching collar designed specifically for cats. Now, cat parents, too, can enjoy peace of mind, knowing they will be alerted immediately when abnormal vitals, physiological or behavioral patterns are detected in their pets.

18 Feb 2015

Forecast Report on the Global Market for NTC Thermistors

NTC thermistors demonstrate a decrease in resistance when subjected to an increase in temperature. This makes them unique in their functionality compared to other electronic components. It also makes them unique in their exposure to specific end-markets such as automotive and home appliance market segments.

18 Feb 2015

New Millimeter Wave Prototyping Platform Solution for Development of 5G Applications

Xilinx, Inc. and BEEcube today announced they have delivered the world's first millimeter wave (mmWave) prototyping platform solution for pioneering development of 5G applications. Xilinx's newest 256QAM 500MHz mmWave modem IP coupled with the BEEcube BEE7 baseband platform provides a complete "out of the box" solution addressing the 60GHz backhaul market thereby enabling designers to work on innovative mmWave designs immediately.

18 Feb 2015

Kratos’ SAT Subsidiary Awarded Contract to Deliver Carrier Monitoring System for Jabiru-1 Satellite

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that its SAT Corporation (SAT) subsidiary was awarded a contract to design, manufacture, install, test and deliver a carrier monitoring system by NewSat Limited.

From Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. 18 Feb 2015

IDEX 2015: Northrop Grumman to Showcase Airborne Early Warning and Control, C4ISR, and Radar Systems

Northrop Grumman Corporation will showcase a range of systems including airborne early warning and control, C4ISR, radars, defence electronics, cyber security and an upgraded helicopter cockpit at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2015 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In addition to product displays, company representatives and subject matter experts will be available to engage the media on these topics.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 18 Feb 2015

NXP LPC54100 Microcontrollers Selected for New Lenovo VIBE X2 Pro Smartphone

NXP Semiconductors N.V., today announced that the Lenovo VIBE X2 Pro smartphone, due to be released in April 2015, will use the NXP LPC54100 series of microcontrollers for always-on sensor processing applications. Lenovo selected the LPC54100 series for its processing power and market-leading power efficiency to maximize battery life while supporting today's popular and innovative always-on sensor-based features.

18 Feb 2015

Sensors News

NASA Advances Sensor-Based Systems to Improve Detection of Potential Icing Hazards Near Airports

Sensor Technology Could Help Improve Technique for Clinical Breast Exams

Smartphone and Sensing Technology Contribute Valuable New Insights into Air Pollution Exposure

Beak-Proof GPS Dataloggers Can Help Track Parrots

Exergen’s Infrared Temperature Sensor Plays Critical Role in NeuWave's Certus Soft-Tissue Ablation System

Developer of Small Wireless Computing Devices Joins Florida Atlantic University

Helium Leak-Detection Systems Help Improve Quality of Automatic Transmission

Smallest and Lightest Triaxial IEPE Accelerometer Introduced by Meggitt

SBG Systems Releases Accurate MEMS Technology-Based Inertial Navigation System

PetPace Debuts Smart Health and Wellbeing Collar for Cats

Forecast Report on the Global Market for NTC Thermistors

New Millimeter Wave Prototyping Platform Solution for Development of 5G Applications

Kratos’ SAT Subsidiary Awarded Contract to Deliver Carrier Monitoring System for Jabiru-1 Satellite

IDEX 2015: Northrop Grumman to Showcase Airborne Early Warning and Control, C4ISR, and Radar Systems

NXP LPC54100 Microcontrollers Selected for New Lenovo VIBE X2 Pro Smartphone

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