Title :
Low cost, calibration-free sensors for in situ determination of natural water pollution
Author :
Radu, A. ; Anastasova, S. ; Fay, C. ; Diamond, D. ; Bobacka, J. ; Lewenstam, A.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Centre for Sensor Res., Dublin City Univ., Dublin, Ireland
Abstract :
One of the critical challenges for analytical sciences is the ability to perform reliable environmental monitoring at remote locations while significantly reducing per-sample and per-measurement cost. In this work, we demonstrate an approach that demonstrates production of ultra-sensitive sensors with almost identical response characteristics on a mass scale, their integration with low-cost electronics for wireless data transmission and the use of such devices in environmental analysis.
Keywords :
detector circuits; remote sensing; water pollution measurement; calibration free sensor; environmental analysis; environmental monitoring; low cost electronics; natural water pollution in situ determination; remote location; ultrasensitive sensor; wireless data transmission;
Conference_Titel :
Sensors, 2010 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Kona, HI
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8170-5
Electronic_ISBN :
1930-0395
DOI :
10.1109/ICSENS.2010.5690357