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* Often the word sensor is used synonymous to an [[oceanographic instrument]]
 
* Often the word sensor is used synonymous to an [[oceanographic instrument]]
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Latest revision as of 15:28, 3 August 2011

Definition of Sensor:
A sensor is a device that converts a stimulus (e.g. heat, pressure or light) into a (in most cases electrical) signal that can be measured or interpreted. It is a part of an instrument or, in the context of this Wiki, an oceanographic instrument.
This is the common definition for Sensor, other definitions can be discussed in the article

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The main authors of this article are Schroeder, Friedhelm and Prien, Ralf
Please note that others may also have edited the contents of this article.

Citation: Schroeder, Friedhelm; Prien, Ralf; (2011): Sensor. Available from http://www.coastalwiki.org/wiki/Sensor [accessed on 20-04-2024]