A systematic review of advanced sensor technologies for non-destructive testing and structural health monitoring

S Hassani, U Dackermann - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper reviews recent advances in sensor technologies for non-destructive testing
(NDT) and structural health monitoring (SHM) of civil structures. The article is motivated by …

A comprehensive review of remote sensing platforms, sensors, and applications in nut crops

H Jafarbiglu, A Pourreza - Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Due to their high protein content, nuts (almond, walnut, and pistachio) are
among the main substitutes for meat, with a growing share of the food basket in the United …

A review of modern thermal imaging sensor technology and applications for autonomous aerial navigation

TXB Nguyen, K Rosser, J Chahl - Journal of Imaging, 2021 - mdpi.com
Limited navigation capabilities of many current robots and UAVs restricts their applications
in GPS denied areas. Large aircraft with complex navigation systems rely on a variety of …

Factors influencing temperature measurements from miniaturized thermal infrared (Tir) cameras: A laboratory-based approach

Q Wan, B Brede, M Smigaj, L Kooistra - Sensors, 2021 - mdpi.com
The workflow for estimating the temperature in agricultural fields from multiple sensors
needs to be optimized upon testing each type of sensor's actual user performance. In this …

Wind turbine gearbox condition monitoring based on class of support vector regression models and residual analysis

HS Dhiman, D Deb, J Carroll, V Muresan… - Sensors, 2020 - mdpi.com
The intelligent condition monitoring of wind turbines reduces their downtime and increases
reliability. In this manuscript, a feature selection-based methodology that essentially works …

Graphene/quantum dot heterostructure photodetectors: from material to performance

MK Zhang, WD Liu, YP Gong, Q Liu… - Advanced Optical …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Owing to its high carrier mobility, electrical conductivity, and thermal/chemical stability,
graphene is an ideal candidate material for photodetection. However, the weak light …

UAV-based heating requirement determination for frost management in apple orchard

W Yuan, D Choi - Remote Sensing, 2021 - mdpi.com
Frost is a natural disaster that can cause catastrophic damages in agriculture, while
traditional temperature monitoring in orchards has disadvantages such as being imprecise …

Development of a thermal excitation source used in an active thermographic UAV platform

S Deane, NP Avdelidis… - Quantitative InfraRed …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This work aims to address the effectiveness and challenges of using active infrared
thermography (IRT) onboard an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platform. The work seeks to …

[HTML][HTML] Infrared camera geometric calibration: A review and a precise thermal radiation checkerboard target

A ElSheikh, BA Abu-Nabah, MO Hamdan, GY Tian - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
Different infrared (IR) planar geometric calibration targets have been developed over the
years that exploit a well-established and flexible optical camera geometric calibration …

Advancements in Remote Sensing Imagery Applications for Precision Management in Olive Growing: A Systematic Review

P Marques, L Pádua, JJ Sousa, A Fernandes-Silva - Remote Sensing, 2024 - mdpi.com
This systematic review explores the role of remote sensing technology in addressing the
requirements of sustainable olive growing, set against the backdrop of growing global food …