Maniatis, G., Hoey, T. and Sventek, J. (2013) Sensor enclosures: example application and implications for data coherence. Journal of Sensor and Actuator Networks, 2(4), pp. 761-779. (doi: 10.3390/jsan2040761)
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Abstract
Sensors deployed in natural environments, such as rivers, beaches and glaciers, experience large forces and damaging environmental conditions. Sensors need to be robust, securely operate for extended time periods and be readily relocated and serviced. The sensors must be housed in materials that mimic natural conditions of size, density, shape and roughness. We have developed an encasement system for sensors required to measure large forces experienced by mobile river sediment grains. Sensors are housed within two discrete cases that are rigidly conjoined. The inner case exactly fits the sensor, radio components and power source. This case can be mounted within outer cases of any larger size and can be precisely moulded to match the shapes of natural sediment. Total grain mass can be controlled by packing the outer case with dense material. Case design uses Solid-WorksTM software, and shape-matching involved 3D laser scanning of natural pebbles. The cases were printed using a HP DesignjetTM 3D printer that generates high precision parts that lock rigidly in place. The casings are watertight and robust. Laboratory testing produces accurate results over a wider range of accelerations than previously reported.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Keywords: | Environmental sensors, wireless sensors, robust enclosures, rapid prototyping. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Sventek, Professor Joseph and Hoey, Professor Trevor |
| Authors: | Maniatis, G., Hoey, T., and Sventek, J. |
| Subjects: | T Technology > TC Hydraulic engineering. Ocean engineering T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science College of Science and Engineering > School of Geographical and Earth Sciences |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Sensor and Actuator Networks |
| Journal Abbr.: | J. Sens. Actuator Netw. |
| Publisher: | MDPI |
| ISSN: | 2224-2708 |
| ISSN (Online): | 2224-2708 |
| Published Online: | 11 December 2013 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2013 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Journal of Sensor and Actuator Networks 2(4):761-779 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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