Capacitive displacement sensors turn tiny gaps into actionable signals. By measuring changes in capacitance as target moves, these devices deliver precise, non-contact readings of position and motion.

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Leveraging tools from seismology — the study of earthquakes and the inside of our planet — the Earth Rover Program aims to provide critical data on the health of soil. Humans, and terrestrial life in ...

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Production logging (PLT) determines where, how, and how much each interval in a completed oil well contributes to total well flow in real time under producing conditions. Key outcome: a depth-by-depth ...

1 Hydrosciences, Postgraduate College-SECIHTI, Texcoco, Mexico. 2 Hydrosciences, Postgraduate College, Texcoco, Mexico. Soil temperature dynamics play a crucial role in various soil processes and ...

Spotta's IoT sensors and AI-powered monitoring platform can help farmers catch infestations earlier. Early detection can help farmers limit the use of costly and sometimes harmful pesticides. Pest ...

Abstract: The calibration process involved comparing data from capacitive sensors with soil moisture content measured continuously by the volumetric water content (VWC) method. The results showed that ...