Gas Sensors
Computer Science: Cambridge International GCSE, topic 1.3.22
Gas Sensors
Gas sensors detect and measure the concentration of specific gases in the surrounding environment.
Applications
- Gas sensors play a critical role in various applications:
- Environmental monitoring.
- Industrial safety.
- Indoor air quality assessment.
- Gas leak detection.
Environmental concerns
- Gas sensors are used in environmental monitoring systems to assess air quality and detect pollution levels.
- Gas sensors are used to monitor greenhouse gas levels and control the use of fertilisers in agriculture.
Fire detection
- Fire detection systems use gas sensors to identify the presence of gases released during fires.
- For example, smoke.
Vehicles
- Gas sensors are used in vehicles to measure exhaust gas levels.
- Gas sensors are used in vehicles to ensure compliance with emission standards.
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