Embedded electronics for a mussel-based biological sensor

H. D Taylor; A Kruger; J. J Niemeier

doi:10.1109/SAS.2013.6493575

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Embedded electronics for a mussel-based biological sensor

H. D Taylor, A Kruger and J. J Niemeier

2013 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium Proceedings, pp.148-151

02/2013

DOI: 10.1109/SAS.2013.6493575

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Abstract

Previous researchers have used freshwater mussels as biological sensors by monitoring the rhythmic opening and closing of their valve (gape). However, these mussels were tethered. Our goal is to use mussels as untethered sensors. Here we describe the Hall-effect sensing, and wireless communication electronics that are housed in a mussel backpack. We present experimental results demonstrating that one can measure untethered mussels' gape for extended periods.

Batteries

biological sensing

Hall-effect sensor

Magnetic sensors

Microcontrollers

mussel gape

Temperature measurement

Temperature sensors

Voltage measurement

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Title: Subtitle: Embedded electronics for a mussel-based biological sensor
Creators: H. D Taylor - University of Iowa
A Kruger - University of Iowa
J. J Niemeier - University of Iowa
Resource Type: Conference proceeding
Publication Details: 2013 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium Proceedings, pp.148-151
DOI: 10.1109/SAS.2013.6493575
Publisher: IEEE
Language: English
Date published: 02/2013
Academic Unit: Electrical and Computer Engineering; Civil and Environmental Engineering; IIHR--Hydroscience and Engineering
Record Identifier: 9984197220402771

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