SENSORS – WHAT AND HOW SHOULD WE TEACH?

Zbigniew Moron

Abstract

There is no question 'if' or 'why' we should teach sensors. The contemporary world cannot operate without them. A basic understanding, principles of choice and principles of application of sensors in instrumentation systems are of fundamental importance in all disciplines of engineering. Fascinated by information processing people often forget that the function and also properties of every instrumentation system are defined by both the sensor and the software support provided. This paper presents some basic information on sensors and sensing, and the main problems faced when teaching them. It is intended to be a platform for discussion.

Keywords

sensor, smart sensor, sensing system, education

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TC1 - Education and Training in Measurement and Instrumentation

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