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Reports on Market Intelligence Research Corp.'s analysis of the worldwide sensor markets. Annual growth pattern of the sensor markets; Market segments of imaging sensors, accelerometers and chemical and gas sensors; Market growth in North America and Europe.

The article reports on the technology utilized by the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to address wind gust and motion sickness during travel. It was inferred that Boeing engineers have installed control systems such as sensors and accelerometers that monitor the movement of the airplane and its response to wind pressure. It states that the systems also help engineers to develop solutions by controlling the pressure of wind gust on the aircraft. In addition, the cause of motion sickness was also discussed.

The article discusses the use of micro-electromechanical system-application-specific integrated circuit (MEMS-ASIC) technology to deliver motion sensors in integrated accelerometers, magnetic sensors and gyroscopes. Topics discussed include the potential of single-chip accelerometers and the wearables market driving the growth in the MEMS accelerometer business.

The article evaluates several solid state sensors including the MMA7261Q GP microelectromechanical system (MEMS)-based accelerometers from Freescale Inc., the SpeciMinder robot from Cypress Semiconductor Corp., and the Aquaboost I and II from Goulds Pumps Inc.

The article evaluates several electronic instruments including Freescale Semiconductor's MMA7260Q 3-axis acceleration sensor, ADXL210 accelerometer and ADXL210 accelerometer from Analog Devices, and MicroStrain's FAS-A Inclinometer.

The article reports on how video-based non-contact kinematic measurement system enabled engineers to ascertain the acceleration and lateral displacement of earthquake-damaged freeway structures. The system was developed by Motion Analysis Corp. (MAC) as an initiative to address the problem on time-consuming and expensive conventional accelerometers and displacement detectors.

The article discusses the use of accelerometers by engineers in the U.S. It monitors the operation of large rotating equipment such as motors, pumps and rollers. Accelerometers use several sensor technologies and can offers raw, unconditioned and conditioned outputs in digital form. Accelerometers will also assess the effects of traffic on a bridge or seismic disturbances.

The article discusses the advantage of using microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) in the U.S. It generates their own energy and applicable in several areas that need small sensors and accelerometers. According to Yole Development analysts Laurent Robin, MEMS can function a variety of industries since they are already available in building and home automation. In military and aerospace applications, vibrations can be harvested to power a detector as a health and usage monitoring system.

The article reports on the move taken by sensor suppliers in rolling out smaller three-axis accelerometers as the demand for smaller sensors in several applications goes higher. In connection, engineers are finding applications for the fingernail-sized devices in laptop computers, cell phones, washing machines as well as a host of other products.

Presents an update on the Sensors Expo, held in Boston, Massachusetts in September 2002, which features advances in sensor technologies. Highlights of the exhibition; Applications for accelerometers; Features of the open loop Hall effect current sensor from Allegro Microsystems; Other sensor device presented at the exhibition.

The article features Lucas NovaSensor's two new families of ceramic substrate-packaged silicon pressure sensors and accelerometers. The pressure sensors and accelerometers provide a miniature surface-mount approach. The pressure sensor is suited for portable test and calibration equipment, as well as pneumatic control and medical applications. The accelerometers can be used for automotive airbag systems, active suspension systems, anti-lock brake systems, and engine knock sensors.