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sensors
Description
Description
Sensors are transducers that can detect or sense characteristics in their environment. They detect changes in the apparatus or environment and provide a corresponding optical or electrical signal. Sensors are commonly divided in six classes: mechanical, electronic, thermal, magnetic, electrochemical, and optical sensors.
Alternative Labels
sensing apparatus
types of sensor
sensors
typology of sensors
kinds of sensor
range of sensors
transducers
sensing device
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector skills and competences
Relationships
Broader concepts
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Optional for
Concept URI
Status
released