Search for dissertations about: "Harsh Environments"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 96 swedish dissertations containing the words Harsh Environments.

  2. 1. Microsystems for Harsh Environments

    Author : Stefan Knaust; Lena Klintberg; Klas Hjort; Fredric Ericson; Samuel Marre; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Microsystems; harsh environments; high pressures; high temperatures; supercritical microfluidics; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot mikrosystemteknik; Engineering Science with specialization in Microsystems Technology;

    Abstract : When operating microsystems in harsh environments, many conventionally used techniques are limiting. Further, depending on if the demands arise from the environment or the conditions inside the system, different approaches have to be used. READ MORE

  4. 2. Wearable Systems in Harsh Environments : Realizing New Architectural Concepts

    Author : Michel Chedid; Mats Robertsson; Peter Leisner; Jukka Vanhala; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Wearable System; Wearable Network; DC Power Line Communication; Conductive Textile; Electromagnetic Coupling; Washability; Energy Efficiency; Triboelectric Noise; TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : Wearable systems continue to gain new markets by addressing improved performance and lower size, weight and cost. Both civilian and military markets have incorporated wearable technologies to enhance and facilitate user's tasks and activities. READ MORE

  5. 3. Wireless Sensor Network and Radio Wave Propagation in Harsh Environments

    Author : Mathias Grudén; Anders Rydberg; Erik Björnemo; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Wireless Sensor Network; WISENET; Wave Propagation; Radio Communication; Harsh Environmnents; Engineering Science with specialization in Microwave Technology; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot mikrovågsteknik;

    Abstract : This licentiate thesis cover two important subjects regarding the application of wireless sensor networks (WSNs). Both subjects are related to propagation mechanisms. The first subject is what the radio channel looks like and how it behaves. READ MORE

  6. 4. Energy Harvesting and Energy Storage for Wireless and Less-Wired Sensors in Harsh Environments

    Author : Elof Köhler; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Piezoelectric; coupled harvester; Thermoelectric; harsh environment; piezoelectric harvester; Energy harvester; supercapacitor; Thermoelectric harvester;

    Abstract : Engineering requires sensors to control and understand the environment. This is particularly important in harsh environments. The drawbacks, especially in gas turbines is the complexity of installing a wired sensor and the weight of the wires. This makes wireless sensors attractive. READ MORE

  7. 5. Towards Predictable and Reliable Wireless Communication in Harsh Environments

    Author : Martin Ekström; Maria Lindén; Dag Stranneby; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : Wireless; Reliable; predictable; Bluetooth; Zigbee; hardware development; measurements; elektronik; Electronics;

    Abstract : Wireless communication in industrial, scientific and medical applications have several benefits. The main benefits when using wireless technologies include ease-of-deployment, the simplicity to introduce new units into the network and mobility. READ MORE