Monitoring of Engineered and Natural Systems Using Sensors

System integration and mission plans

System Integration enables the identification of the system measurable characteristics and appropriate sensor selection, sensor excitation and powering, signal processing and data transfer to be treated holistically. The theme focuses on the performance of the integrated system in its operational environment. An overarching consideration is the business models for application of the integrated system, managing risk, and societal and environmental impact in a highly sensed world.

Theme leader: Prof. Janice Barton

Featured research projects

Analysis of adhesively-bonded composite joints

Examination of the stress in bonded joints due to structural loading provides a method of predicting failure.

Development of Printed Smart Fabric Sensors for the Marine Industry

The targeted development of novel smart fabric technology for in-situ monitoring in the challenging marine environment.

Simulating high performance craft for design and training

The development of a driving simulator for power boats.

Optimized athlete body sensor networks for simulation-based performance analysis

Using full body sensor networks to capture the geometry and movement of the human body upon which simulations are based.