.... A typical WSN node and solar panel is shown in Figure 1 . The solar panel (37 × 82 mm2, $15 retail) in the figure can collect 0.546 W for 7 hours on average on a sunny day, enough power for many applications. Communications Sensors Multi-sensor systems © Emerald Group Publishing Limited...

...Vincent Hayward; Oliver R. Astley; Manuel Cruz‐Hernandez; Danny Grant; Gabriel Robles‐De‐La‐Torre Haptic interfaces enable person‐machine communication through touch, and most commonly, in response to user movements. We comment on a distinct property of haptic interfaces, that of providing...

...Jim O'Callaghan Engineers across many disciplines are becoming interested in wireless communication, however the plethora of standards, frequencies and technologies can lead to considerable confusion. This article presents some decision criteria to assist the reader selecting the most suitable...

... to predict and pinpoint when equipment is likely to fail, which the company are confident will result in significant cost savings for manufacturers. For further information on blackBOX contact the company. E-mail: solutions@boxtelematics.com Data Communications Radio Keywords: Data...

... © MCB UP Limited 2001 --> Data Communications Fibre optics The Model 215 is available with a variety of connection options and with a choice of fibre sizes and types. The exterior surfaces are stainless steel, the temperature rating covers –40 to +60°C and cross-talk...

... is to indicate the diversity of solutions and provide a basis for the reader to explore available options further. © MCB UP Limited 1997 Communications Fieldbus Systems design To some, the concept of a fieldbus will be familiar, if only because of media hype and advertising. Others...

... than one country. However, in Europe the situation is slowly changing, with new common standards for defining, evaluating and testing equipment coming into effect. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Communications Radio telemetry TUTORIAL Radio Telemetry N.R.W. Long Readers who have had the slightest...

... that this technology can help to expand and improve communications in an increasing number of industries. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Communications Radio telemetry Fieldbus Control Systems SCADA Uses Radio to Bridge the Gap Bill Greeves The concept of radio telemetry is bringing about cost and efficiency...

... in the UK and a list of typical applications for remote control systems including cranes, ship unloaders, conveyors and ventilation fans. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Communications Radio telemetry Control systems Fail Safe Radio Remote Control I. Wilkinson Radio remote control put into simple...

... a circularly polarized field, whereas the quarter wavelength antenna produces only linearly polarized fields. Both types exhibit low efficiency, with the helical antenna being less efficient owing to its short structure. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Communications Radio telemetry Simple Antennas K...

... Limited 1994 Communications Radio telemetry Horses for Courses John Howard RF design has always been considered a black art by the electronics industry in general but with the arrival of purpose-made modules particularly at 418Mhz, a whole new world has opened up in the data transmission...