Sensors , Data, and Intelligent Systems
This course addresses the emergence of sensors “smart” systems across science and engineering. We will learn how sensors, internet-connected devices, and real-time data analytics are being used to build “smart” cities, smart homes, robots, and a new generation of scientific experiments. Students will acquire practical and theoretical knowledge of sensing technologies, with the ability to directly apply these modern tools to their projects or interests. Sensor physics will be discussed to illustrate how physical processes can be measured through electrical signals and converted to digital information. Extensive theory behind leading sensing technologies and data acquisition systems will be discussed. Large-scale wireless sensor networks will be covered and we’ll talk about data can be transmitted to the Internet. We will also learn about signal processing and practical machine learning methods to analyze and act upon data collected by sensor networks.
Handouts
| date | description | 9.3.19 | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| 9.3.19 | Intro | Slides |
| 9.17.19 | Resistive Sensors | Notes |
| 9.17.19 | Resistive Sensors | Slides |
| 9.30.19 | Capacitive Sensors | Notes |
| 9.30.19 | Capacitive Sensors | Slides |
| 11.12.19 | Inductive Sensors | Notes |
| 11.12.19 | Inductive Sensors | Slides |
| 11.12.19 | 4_Piezoelectric Sensors | Notes |
| 11.12.19 | 4_Piezoelectric Sensors | Slides |
| 11.12.19 | Misc. Sensors | Slides |
| 11.12.19 | ADCs | Notes |
| 11.12.19 | ADCs | Slides |
| 11.12.19 | Fourier Analysis | Notes |
| 11.12.19 | Fourier Analysis | Slides |
| 11.12.19 | Fourier Series | Typed Notes |
| 11.12.19 | Fourier Transform | Typed Notes |
Resources
There is no required textbook. Notes will be provided. Here are some additional resources that may be useful throughout the semester:
- Lyons Richard, Understanding Digital Signal Processing, Third Edition (free online through UM)
-Fraden, Jacob (2006) AIP Handbook of Modern Sensors, 2nd. edition. AIP Press; Springer. (free online through UM)
- Van Putten A.F.P. (1996) Electronic Measurement Systems, 2nd. edition; Institute of Physics Publishing.
- Karl, J.H. (1989) An Introduction to Signal Processing; Academic Press.
- Nyce David (2004), Linear Position Sensors - Theory and Application (free online through UM)
- The Measurement, Instrumentation and Sensors Handbook (free online through UM)
- Carl Rasmussen (2006), Gaussian Processes for Machine Learning, MIT Press (free online access).
- Jordan (2009), Practical machine learning, Course Notes.
- Raginsky Maxim (2008), Signals and Systems, Course Notes.
| post | notes |
|---|---|
| More on thermocouples | by pyromation, PDF |
| Thermocouple theory and selection | by Omega, PDF |
| Strain gage positioning | by Omega, PDF |
| Strain gage theory and selection | by Omega, PDF |
| Geotechnical load cells General load cells |
external links |
| ADXL Theory | |
| Selecting accelerometers | |
| More on selecting accelerometers | |
| Piezos | |
| Measuring capacitance | |
| Fiberoptic strain measurements | |
| Solar radiation measurements | |
| Sonic anemometers | |
| Op-amps | |
| More op-amps | |
| Delta sigma ADCs | |
| On ADC noise |