85738 - Advanced Automotive Sensors M

Learning outcomes

Aim of the course is to give a basic preparation, design skills, and understanding the specifications of sensors and measuring systems for automotive applications.

Course contents

1. Introduction to measuring systems and measurement methods

2. Introduction to measurement uncertainty

3. Main temperature measurement techniques and sensors

4. Strain, force and, pressure sensors

5. Other main sensors

6. Focus on measurement techniques and sensors for automotive

Readings/Bibliography

1. Jacob Fraden, "Handbook of Modern Sensors," Fifth Edition, Springher 2016

2. Ramon Pallaá S-Areny and John G. Webster, "Sensors And Signal Conditioning," Second Edition , Wiley 2002

3. Reif Konrad, Automotive Mechatronics, Springer, 2015, DOI 10.1007/978-3-658-03975-2

4. Hermann Winner, Stephan Hakuli, Felix Lotz and, Christina Singer, "Handbook of Driver Assistance Systems," Springer, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-12352-3, 2016

Teaching methods

• Lectures

• Exercises 

Due to the health situation COVID19, the lessons will be carried out remotely mainly asynchronously (recorded) using the Dolly platform made available by Unimore.

Assessment methods

Written examination (mandatory) – score up to 30/30

• 1-2 exercise (on sensors and measurement uncertainty)
• 1-2 open question/s
• 3-4 multiple choice questions
• (written examination will be 2 hours)

Oral examination (optional) – up to ± 2 points

• to be agreed with the Professor by email
• Reserved to students with a written examination score >= 28/30

The examinations will be carried out in the presence or at a distance depending on the evolution of the COVID19 situation.

Teaching tools

Dolly platform made available by Unimore

(https://dolly.ingmo.unimore.it/2020/course/index.php?categoryid=323)

Links to further information

https://www.orariolezioni.unimore.it/Orario/Dipartimento_di_Ingegneria_Enzo_Ferrari/2020-2021/1452/Docenti/CattiniStefano_090943.html

Office hours

See the website of Stefano Cattini