smart sensors and the environment
Useful sites
The sensor revolution: A special report (National Science Foundation, USA)
Clearly reviews sensor technology and its applications (includes animations).
ARC Research Network on Intelligent Sensors, Sensor Networks and Information Processing (Australia)
Anomaly detection in wireless sensor networks
Covers research into intelligent sensors and sensor networks on the Great Barrier Reef.
SensorMap for the Great Barrier Reef
Describes the SensorMap project which links sensor data from the Great Barrier Reef to users through an internet site.
Research projects
Lists a range of Australian research projects involving intelligent sensors, sensor networks and information processing.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Srini's Bees (Catalyst, 15 February 2007)
Describes the use of the bee visual system in sensors for aircraft navigation.
Smart dust (The Science Show, 5 April 2003)
Explains the development and potential applications of smart dust sensors.
Facility for Automated Intelligent Monitoring of Marine Systems (Integrated Marine Observing System, Australia)
Explains the use of sensor networks as a component of the Great Barrier Reef Ocean Observing System.
How motes work (HowStuffWorks, USA)
Explains wireless sensing networks using smart dust or motes.
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Page updated February 2009.