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6171CSD-SEP-CTY

Aims

This module will build on the technologies that have been examined to date, to explore how developments in sensing systems are leading to advanced systems with extremely high levels of functionality and embedded sensors of increasing complexity. This module will look at the most advanced systems currently available and how they are driving the market.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Analyse a system and choose suitable embedded sensor technologies to measure selected parameter(s).
2.
Design and build an embedded sensor system to make the required measurements.
3.
Remotely monitor and display data measurements.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Embedded sensor technology and applications Additive manufacturing and sensor integration Advanced sensors Networking Wireless sensor networks Microcontroller programming SPI and I2C interfaces SoC Microcontrollers with Wifi Browser based instrumentation using Node-red/Dashboards Power use minimization Use of local and cloud based message servers Lightweight messaging protocols
Module Overview:
This module will build on the technologies that have been examined to date, to explore how developments in sensing systems are leading to advanced systems with extremely high levels of functionality and embedded sensors of increasing complexity. This module will look at the most advanced systems currently available and how they are driving the market.After completion of this module the student will be able to integrate embedded sensors into manufactured objects to aid the design of IoT and remote monitoring systems.
Additional Information:After completion of this module the student will be able to integrate embedded sensors into manufactured objects to aid the design of IoT and remote monitoring systems.

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