sensing technology

Definition/Scope: Devices designed to respond to physical stimuli (as temperature, illumination, and motion) and transmit a resulting signal for interpretation, or measurement, or for operating a control.

Used For:

sensor technology

Acronym:

SENS

Narrower Terms:

acoustic detection sensor
defensive aids suite
ground based sensor
ground sensor
guidance sensor
LADAR
light special division interim sensor
passive infrared motion sensor
remote sensor
robot sensor
smart weapon
solar sensor
surveillance towed array sensor system
Unattended Ground Sensor

Related Terms:

data acquisition
detector
intelligence and electronic warfare equipment
measuring instrument
technology transfer