Introductory description

Sensors

Module web page

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Introduction to sensors and their performance characteristics
Temperature Sensors
Electric and Magnetic Sensors
Optical Sensors
Acoustic Sensors
Microwave Sensors
Mechanical Sensors
Sensor Interfacing (including wireless interfacing)
Transmission Lines and Time Domain Reflectometry
Introduction to Reliability

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Analyse signal propagation in transmission lines [C1, M1(D)]
• Consolidate knowledge of the theoretical/operational principles of sensors and sensor interfaces. [C2, M2(D), M4]]
• Solve problems, including design problems, involving sensors or sensor interfaces [M3, M4]
• Demonstrate knowledge of topics related to reliability [M14]

Indicative reading list

N. Ida, Sensors, Actuators, and Their Interfaces, 2nd edition, IET, 2020.
F.W. Ulaby and U. Ravaioli, Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics, 7th edition, Pearson, 2015.
P.D. O'Connor and A. Kleyner, Practical Reliability Engineering, 5th edition, Wiley, 2012.

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Subject specific skills

Ability to apply relevant practical and laboratory skills

Transferable skills

Numeracy: apply mathematical and computational methods to communicate parameters, model and optimize solutions
Apply problem solving skills, information retrieval, and the effective use of general IT facilities
Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD
Communicate (written and oral; to technical and non-technical audiences) and work with others
Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD
Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, including time management, which may be as a team member or leader