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Editor's Note: Sensors is 25 years old this year. That's twenty five years of covering the world of sensors, data acquisition, and networking—from the earliest MEMS devices, CMOS image sensors, and DA cards to the latest and greatest in signal conditioning and wireless sensor networking. A great many gems live in our archives, so, for the rest of this year I'm going to pull out one or two great tutorials each month to share with you. Enjoy!
Sensor Design & Technology
Simple Steps to Selecting the Right Accelerometer
By: Bruce Lent, Endevco Corp.
Choosing the right accelerometer for your application can be a daunting task. This article offers guidelines to aid you in the selection process. more >>
sensors at work
Federal Facilities Reduce Energy Costs with Power Monitoring
By: Jon Bickel, Schneider Electric
Federal facilities face mandated energy efficiency improvements. The first step toward achieving these ends requires knowledge of energy usage that a comprehensive power monitoring system—applied wisely—can provide. Here are some key questions to ask when choosing and using a power monitoring system. more >>
intelligent systems
Test Data Anomalies—When Tweaking's OK
By: Strether Smith, DSPCon
Cleaning up your data set doesn't have to be a fraudulent maneuver. Just use methods whose validity stands up to the demands of physics and common sense. more >>
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