Smart sensor systems – Aspects of low-power devices, energy harvesting, and artificial intelligence

Abstract

Monitoring of buildings and engineering structures in general, and of adaptive waterside structures in particular, requires smart sensor systems. The temporal as well as environmental constraints associated with long-term monitoring and harsh conditions impose exceptional requirements on the sensor systems. Aspects of low power consumption, long-term stability of sensing devices, autonomous operation by robust energy harvesting concepts and dependable data acquisition for a real-time description of the system behavior by artificial intelligence are key elements for the implementation of smart sensor systems, enabling energy-efficient monitoring and control of adaptive waterside structures. This article addresses the challenges and prospects of novel concepts for the realization of smart sensor systems