Category: Transportation

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Demystifying Signal Processing

What is Signal Processing? Firstly, it involves converting or transforming data.  Into a way that allows us to see things in it that are not possible via direct observation. Secondly, it allows engineers and scientists to analyse, optimise, and correct signals, …

Freight Train Brake Test in winter conditions in Sweden

Freight Train Brake Testing

This blog on Freight Train Brake Performance Testing in Winter Conditions was kindly provided by our friends at Dewesoft.  It was written by Dewesoft team member Carsten Frederiksen and Magnus Skarhem, the business unit manager and head of the AFRY Test …

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Measure Bitumen Emulsion Levels wirelessly in a Emulsion Tank

This application note is on how Metromatics supplied a Wireless Tank Level Monitoring Solution for a Bitumen Emulsion Storage Tank in a remote part of Western Australia. Our customer Our customer is a leading provider of integrated services and asset management …

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Applications for Accelerometers

Accelerometers measure acceleration, vibration, and shock. They are great for a wide range of applications.  In this article, we discuss how accelerometers are used in various applications including Aerospace, the automotive industry, defence and in industrial settings. What Do Accelerometers Do? …

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Remote Monitoring Systems

What Is A Remote Monitoring System? In today’s digital age, remote monitoring systems have become an essential tool for businesses, organisations, and even individuals. This is because they allow users to monitor and control various processes or systems from any location. …

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A DAQ System Guide

What Are DAQ Systems? A DAQ (Data Acquisition) system is a computer-based system that measures and records data from physical sensors or signals in the real world. This system typically consists of sensors or signal conditioning components that convert a physical …

High Speed DisplayPort Switcher being used on helicopters for 4K viewing

High Speed DisplayPort Switcher used in helicopters

Two years ago, EON Instrumentation announced that they delivered their DP-25 high speed Display Port Switcher being used in NASA’s X-59 experimental plane.  As mentioned in this blog. However, NASA Spinoff Magazine has written an interesting article on EON’s Ultra High-Definition …

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What Accelerometers Are Used For

What are Accelerometers? Accelerometers measure the acceleration or the rate of velocity change of an object. They are perfect for a wide range of applications, including smartphones, fitness trackers, game controllers and vehicles. They work by measuring the acceleration of an …

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The Purpose and Versatility of Wireless Sensor Networks

In today’s fast-paced world, industries face ever-increasing challenges to remain competitive while ensuring safe and reliable equipment. In order to meet these challenges, businesses need to have access to accurate and reliable data that can help them make informed decisions about …

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The Applications of Wireless Sensor Nodes

What Are WSNs & What Do They Do? Wireless sensor nodes, also called wireless sensor networks (WSNs), are a group of small, low-cost and low-power devices equipped with sensors, processing units and wireless communication interfaces. These devices collect data from the …