This book contains a collection of selected works stemming from the 2013 International Conference on Sensing Technology (ICST), which was held in Wellington, New Zealand. The purpose of the book is to distill the highlights of the conference, and therefore track the latest developments in sensing technologies. The book contents are broad, since sensors can be applied in many different areas. Therefore the book gives a broad overview of the latest developments, in addition to discussing the process through which researchers go through in order to develop sensors, or related systems, which will become more widespread in the future. The book is written for academic and industry professionals working in the field of sensing, instrumentation and related fields, and is positioned to give a snapshot of the current state of the art in sensing technology, particularly from the applied perspective.

This book is written for academic and industry professionals working in the field of sensing, instrumentation and related fields, and is positioned to give a snapshot of the current state of the art in sensing technology, particularly from the applied perspective. The book is intended to give broad overview of the latest developments, in addition to discussing the process through which researchers go through in order to develop sensors, or related systems, which will become more widespread in the future.

This book is written for academic and industry professionals working in the field of sensing, instrumentation and related fields, and is positioned to give a snapshot of the current state of the art in sensing technology, particularly from the applied perspective. The book is intended to give broad overview of the latest developments, in addition to discussing the process through which researchers go through in order to develop sensors, or related systems, which will become more widespread in the future.

This book contains a collection of selected works stemming from the 2013 International Conference on Sensing Technology (ICST), which was held in Wellington, New Zealand. The purpose of the book is to distill the highlights of the conference, and therefore track the latest developments in sensing technologies. The book contents are broad, since sensors can be applied in many different areas. Therefore the book gives a broad overview of the latest developments, in addition to discussing the process through which researchers go through in order to develop sensors, or related systems, which will become more widespread in the future. The book is written for academic and industry professionals working in the field of sensing, instrumentation and related fields, and is positioned to give a snapshot of the current state of the art in sensing technology, particularly from the applied perspective.

Sensors are being utilized to increasing degrees in all forms of industry. Researchers and industrial practitioners in all fields seek to obtain a better understanding of appropriate processes so as to improve quality of service and efficiency. The quality of water is no exception, and the water industry is faced with a wide array of water quality issues being present world-wide. Thus, the need for sensors to tackle this diverse subject is paramount. The aim of this book is to combine, for the first time, international expertise in the area of water quality monitoring using smart sensors and systems in order that a better understanding of the challenges faced and solutions posed may be available to all in a single text.

"A highly original debut novel about a scientist making a discovery that defies science. This spellbinding, challenging science-fiction work offers varied philosophical musings, intense discussions of medical ethics and other thought-provoking issues, and well-crafted, compelling characters. The unpredictable, imaginative plot draws from the author's interest in the scientific world and the basics of human behavior. Slavoiu's portrayal of Yuzuki's precise mind and kind heart help carry the plot along, which offers readers a puzzle as intriguing as the human mind itself. A fine sci-fi story about scientists attempting to discover the truth inside all of us." - Kirkus Reviews Yuzuki Tanaka, a young and ambitious scientist, is driven by her magnetic vocation for understanding the dynamics of collective intelligence. She rises to this challenge alongside her second mentor, professor Yuri Kolotov, a famous Russian psychologist, who is frantically engaged in the creation of an artificial neuronal interface. They launch on a heart-pounding scientific journey in search of human rationale patterns, accompanied by Orrin Hammett, an American anthropologist, and Andrey, a brilliant Russian student at the Lomonosov University in Moscow. Along the way they live the most intense experience of their professional and personal life: a mind-blowing encounter with an unexpected form of quantic intelligence - the Core - which challenges their spiritual beliefs and inspires their personal transformation. The four adventurers are given the opportunity to explore the meaning of existence and are initiated in the rules and true wisdom of the Universe. MANA (www.facebook.com/MANA.TheBook) is the first book in the "Bud of Core" series (www.budofcore.com)