ENT2a: Real-time data collection: Overview of sensor research

Status and results

During the preparatory tasks of this Action Group a window of opportunity for starting a coordinated call on "Intelligent Logistics" were identified by Austria and Germany (see action group ENT 2b). As resources where concentrated on this idea, activities in the field of Real-time data collection was put on hold.

Key ideas and objectives

Tremendous efforts are being made to collect real-time data for several purposes in Europe. The coordination of the activities of countries could broadly contribute to utilize synergies and avoid double work in the field of sensor research.  

To refine the topic following thematical focus points have been suggested:

  • low-cost sensors and sensor systems
  • assessment of video-streams
  • digital assessment of acoustic-streams
  • weight detection (measurement in motion)
  • smoke and fire detection
  • monitoring and tracing of pedestrian movements
  • pervasive computing and sensor systems
  • mobile sensor systems
  • satellite based sensor systems

Contact information

Mr. Heimo Aichmaier, BMVIT, Austria
heimo.aichmaier[at]bmvit.gv.at