6.20. Challenges and Limitations in Sensor Applications

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is environmental interference?

   Hint

   Think about weather and conditions Affects.

2. 2.

   Why is power supply important for sensors?

   Hint

   Consider where the sensor is located.

3. 3.

   What is a significant environmental factor affecting sensor performance?

   • Temperature
   • Power Source
   • Software
   • Location

   Hint

   Think about what external conditions impact devices.

4. 4.

   True or False? Power supply issues are irrelevant in urban sensor installations.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider if urban areas always have easy access to power.

5. 5.

   Identify three environmental factors that can affect the performance of optical sensors and propose potential mitigation strategies.

   Hint

   Consider common weather conditions that could impact visibility.

6. 6.

   Propose a detailed plan to manage data overload in a sensor network used for monitoring a large building.

   Hint

   Think about how big tech companies handle massive data streams.