Sensors & Electronics
Electronics & Systems
Wireless Sensors for Building Applications (338)
Problem: Need reliable, low-maintenance sensing for building applications with acceptable costs
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Circuits and Devices through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Established specific system requirements for client application
- Recognized hardwired sensors are too costly due to installation costs
- Selected low bandwidth wireless sensor networks to reduce cost
- Developed interface to integrate new wireless sensor networks with existing building automation systems
- Testing in federal and private buildings
- Evaluating operation and cost impacts
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs:
- Building system engineering and physics
- Sensor selection and interface design
- Building operation and maintenance experience
- Software engineering and development
- Impact assessment
Selected Links to Related Information:
- Related Examples (Same Project)
- Building System Diagnostics & Prognostics (335)
- Integrated Building Control Systems (336)
- Sensor Network/Building Controls Integration (341)
- System Monitoring & Diagnostics in Buildings (337)
- Whole Building Diagnostician (343)
- Whole Building Diagnostician Deployment (344)
- Wireless Monitoring for HVAC Systems (342)
- Wireless Power Meter (340)
- Wireless Sensor Prototype Development (339)
- Rich-Sensing Environment Building Controls (345)
- Similar Technology Examples (Same or Different Application)
- Related Websites
- Related Information
- Pros and Cons of Wireless (.pdf 760kb)
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- Pros and Cons of Wireless (.pdf 760kb)
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