Learning objectives
The overall objective of the course is to provide the students with the basis for understanding a chose the proper measurement method and measuring system most suitable for the specific application.
Course unit content
Review on measurement methods and measuring systems
Review on measurement uncertainty and its applications
Review of heat transmission and measurement
Main resistive, inductive, and capacitive sensors
Photodetectors
Encoders
Main circuits and techniques for sensor conditioning
Overview of the main uses of the sensors described above in the automotive field
Ultrasonic measuring systems
Stereo camera
LiDAR
Bibliography
Jacob Fraden, "Handbook of Modern Sensors," Fifth Edition, Springher 2016
Ramon Pallaá S-Areny and John G. Webster, "Sensors And Signal Conditioning," Second Edition , Wiley 2002
Reif Konrad, Automotive Mechatronics, Springer, 2015, DOI 10.1007/978-3-658-03975-2
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
The teaching is delivered through face-to-face lectures that are carried out with the aid of audiovisual means (PowerPoint presentations) and practical exercises.
Face-to-face attendance to the lessons is not compulsory but highly recommended.
Assessment methods and criteria
Methods:
written test and optional oral test reserved for students who have achieved a score of not less than 26/30 in the written test. The written test consists of exercises and theory questions and allows the student to achieve the maximum score (30L / 30)
Examples of exams are made available by the end of the course. The exercises and theory questions have an indicative weight of 2/3 and 1/3 in determining the final score.
The oral exam (optional) allows increasing the score obtained with the written exam by a maximum of 2 points.
Timing:
Timing: at the end of the course (there are NO intermediate tests)
Duration of the written test: about 80 minutes
How to return the test results: the results are published on esse3 generally within 7 days from the date of the exam
Materials allowed during the exam tests: pocket calculator
