International Conference on Sensing Technology

Amount of sunlight at Earth's surface shows long-term shifts tied to pollution Amount of sunlight at Earth's surface shows long-term shifts tied to pollution While sunrise is constant, the intensity of sunlight that reaches Earth's surface is not. A new perspectives article by an international research team reveals that this solar variability occurs over decades, and is closely linked to air pollution trends and environmental policy. Published March 15 in Advances in Atmospheric Science, the study outlines the global phenomena of "dimming" and "brightening" and their specific impacts in China. "The amount of sunlight - which is solar radiative energy - we receive at the Earth's surface is not necessarily stable over the years but can undergo substantial decadal variations, as documented in the long-term historical solar radiation measurements we examined," said Martin Wild, lead author and professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Techno...

Self-reliance in Semiconductor Design: The Main Ingredient for India's Success in Deep Tech Innovations As the world moves further into a future defined by deep-tech technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G, and automation, it's evident that semiconductors are no longer just another component—they are the backbone of innovation. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Undoubtedly, we are in the middle of a technological revolution. While we enjoy using devices that shape our world behind the scenes, it's not the devices but the tiny chips that make the magic happen. These semiconductor chips, be it in smartphones, EVs, drones, servers, or satellites, are the real game-changers. They enable computing, connectivity, and automation. As the world moves further into a future defined by deep-tech technologies like artificial intel...

Artificial Intelligence and the Museum Experience How AI tracking is revolutionizing the museum experience. Given the increasing prevalence of virtual and augmented ways to experience art, there's a renewed focus on optimizing in-person visits through technology. A recent article, A Deep Learning-Based System for Tracking Museum Visitors: Enhancing User Engagement and Cultural Experience, by Ferrato et al., is notable in this area. It describes the psychological aspects and visitor behavior analysis that shape and enhance museum experiences. The ultimate goal is to offer personalized experiences, manage visitor flows, optimize exhibition layouts, and develop interventions to engage visitors better. Psychology plays a critical role here, particularly in understanding human behavior and emotions, which informs the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to make museum visits more meaningful. Understanding Visitor Behavior Visitors engage with museums in various ways, with experiences in...

30 Mio euros for novel monitoring of the world's oceans using telecommunications cables Potential of SAFAtor: Telecommunication cables can be used as sensors (pink cable) or equipped with sensors (blue cable) both on land and in the sea and the deep sea, thus providing unique data for monitoring climate and natural hazards such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and landslides. (Figure: M. Dziggel, GFZ)previous slidenext slide Summary The worldwide network of telecommunications cables lying on the bottom of the world's oceans offers unique potential for scientific use if the fibre-optic cables themselves are used as or equipped with sensors. Based on this, the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam and the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel are now setting up the research infrastructure SAFAtor (SMART Cables And Fiber-optic Sensing Amphibious Demonstrator), that can be used to monitor the world's oceans. It will be included in the portfolio ...

Improving hydropower reliability through advanced condition  monitoring In the dynamic field of hydropower, condition monitoring has become essential for ensuring efficient and reliable operations across both new and existing infrastructure. MC-Monitoring has developed innovative solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of hydropower plants worldwide. IWP&DC spoke with Salvatore Adamo, Managing Director, about the company’s cutting-edge technologies, the challenges they address, and the future of hydrogenerator monitoring. MC-monitoring’s extensive portfolio includes advanced sensor technology, data acquisition units, and condition monitoring software, which collectively provide hydropower operators with early detection capabilities to preemptively identify and address potential issues. Salvatore Adamo, Managing Director of MC-Monitoring, emphasizes the importance of this integrated approach: “Our goal is to deliver comprehensive systems that preemptively catch problems, ...

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