Smart Sensors Find Security Growth

Nov 1, 2004 12:00 PM

Smart sensor market participants are finding profit and opportunity in Homeland security, while expanding beyond existing markets such as automotive, aerospace and defense, manufacturing, and medicine, research firm Frost & Sullivan reports.

Because one of the main challenges facing Homeland security is the need to detect and prevent the movement of radiological contraband, sensor manufacturers are using versatile methods to adapt their products.

“Smart sensor manufacturers that design systems for supply chain management are a natural ally in this effort as they specialize in the development of wireless, real-time sensing systems that can monitor shipments around the world,” says Technical Insights Research Analyst Michael Valenti.

Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology also boosts the efficiency and remote sensing capabilities of sensor systems in tracking cargo and persons.

A major developer of battery-operated sensors has recently launched a gamma radiation sensor, while another has integrated radiation detection systems with RFID technology.

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