A sensor is a device that measures a physical quantity and converts it into a signal which can be read by an observer or by an instrument. For example, a mercury thermometer converts the measured temperature into expansion and contraction of a liquid which can be read on a calibrated glass tube. A thermocouple converts temperature to an output voltage which can be read by a voltmeter. For accuracy, all sensors need to be calibrated against known standards.[Source: Wikipedia]
Sensors is addressed in the ICT work programme 2011/12 (p. 18, 43, 48, 52, 71, 83, 87)under the following challenges/ objectives:
> Challenge 1:Pervasive and Trusted Network and Service Infrastructures
Objective ICT-2011.1.3 Internet-connected objects
b) Adaptive software supporting data acquisition
> Challenge 3: Alternative Paths to Components and Systems
Objective ICT-2011.3.2 Smart components and smart systems integration
a) Future smart components and smart systems
Objective ICT-2011.3.5 Core and disruptive photonic technologies
Objective ICT-2011.3.6 Flexible, Organic and Large Area Electronics and Photonics
a) OLAE technology and components
> Challenge 5: ICT for Health, Ageing Well, Inclusion and Governance
Objective ICT-2011.5.5 ICT for smart and personalised inclusion
> Challenge 6:ICT for a Low Carbon Economy
Objective GC-ICT-2011.6.8 ICT for fully electric vehicles
a) Energy/Power Storage Systems
b) Architectures for Energy, Communication and Thermal Management
> Challenge 7: ICT for the Enterprise and Manufacturing
Objective FoF-ICT-2011.7.1 Smart Factories: Energy-aware, agile manufacturing and customisation
