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Book Description
Sensors are the eyes, ears, and more, of the modern engineered product
or system. The modern automobile would not be what it is today without
an entire battery of sensors that monitor, and control, everything from
engine performance to passenger safety and comfort. This authoritative
reference work, part of Momentum Press’s new Comprehensive Sensors
Technology series, edited by Dr. Joe Watson, will offer a complete
review of all sensors and their associated controls systems typically
found in the modern automotive vehicle. Readers will find invaluable
data and guidance on:
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Automotive “telematics”
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Both on-vehicle sensors as well as
outdoor highway sensors for traffic control
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Power train, ignition control, fuel
control, emission control, suspension control, braking and traction
control
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Use of capacitive sensors for proximity
monitoring
Airbags alone require a complex array of sensors to detect weight,
speed, and seat occupant characteristics. Choosing the right type of
sensor, for cost, efficiency and durability, is crucial the entire
success of any modern automotive vehicle. This book help engineers
better understand the full range of sensors, from piezoelectric sensors
to thermal and flow meters to directional sensors that inform the
performance of the vehicle. Author John Turner, concludes his book with
future trends in use of telematic sensing systems for traffic control
and traffic automation. |
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