Multiphysics Modelling of Sensors and Actuators
Introduction Dr Andrew Fleming. Andrew is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Newcastle, Australia, and is author or co-author of four patent applications. His research includes optical nanofabrication, nanopositioning control systems,…
Success Tips for Engineering and WSN Research Students
Here are some great tips, most of which would work for any career-aspiring student: 1. Identify the people who inspire you, and find out what makes them tick. If you love Apple products, Steve Jobs may be your idol, or…
Wireless Sensor Network Node with REST Advantages: CoAP Protocol
In this article, the new Constrained Access Protocol (CoAP) will be introduced and analysed for its fitness for purpose in constrained environments such as wireless sensor nodes. Iain Learmonth a member of the Electronics Research Group at the University of…
Temperature Sensor for Biomedical Applications
In response to the biomedical industry demands for a high-accuracy, high-stability temperature sensor, Heraeus, a global and privately owned company that specializes in precious metals, materials, and technologies, sensors, biomaterials, and medical products, has developed the surface mount platinum Resistance…
Wireless Sensor Network Node with REST Advantages: HTTP Protocol
Platforms such as wireless sensor nodes are typically quite constrained in the amount of processing power, memory and battery power available. Whilst 6LoWPAN has enabled these devices to have IPv6 connectivity, the protocols that are typically deployed on top of…