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Sensors, Volume 7, Issue 12 (December 2007), Pages 3012-3559

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p. 3012-3026

Wen-Hui Lin and Ya-Pu Zhao Article: Influence of Damping on the Dynamical Behavior of the Electrostatic Parallel-plate and Torsional Actuators with Intermolecular Forces Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3012-3026; doi:10.3390/s7123012 Received: 5 November 2007 / Accepted: 27 November 2007 / Published: 29 November 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (324 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Modeling, Testing and Reliability Issues in MEMS Engineering)

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Olga Korostynska, Khalil Arshak, Edric Gill and Arousian Arshak Review: State Key Laboratory of Nonlinear Mechanics (LNM), Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100080, China Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3027-3042; doi:10.3390/s7123027 Received: 20 August 2007 / Accepted: 26 November 2007 / Published: 30 November 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (398 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue State-of-the-Art Polymer Based pH Sensors)

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Yuanbo Liu, Yasushi Yamaguchi and Changqing Ke Article: Reducing the Discrepancy Between ASTER and MODIS Land Surface Temperature Products Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3043-3057; doi:10.3390/s7123043 Received: 25 October 2007 / Accepted: 2 December 2007 / Published: 4 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (833 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Remote Sensing of Natural Resources and the Environment)

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Ariadi Hazmi, Nobuyuki Takagi, Daohong Wang and Teiji Watanabe Article: Development of a Space-charge-sensing System Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3058-3070; doi:10.3390/s7123058 Received: 21 October 2007 / Accepted: 30 November 2007 / Published: 4 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (917 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sensors for Disaster and Emergency Management Decision Making)

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Avinash Parashar, Ankur Shah, Muthukumaran Packirisamy and Narayanswamy Sivakumar Communication: Three Cavity Tunable MEMS Fabry Perot Interferometer Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3071-3083; doi:10.3390/s7123071 Received: 25 October 2007 / Accepted: 29 November 2007 / Published: 4 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (362 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Modeling, Testing and Reliability Issues in MEMS Engineering)

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Yasar G. Sahin Article: Animals as Mobile Biological Sensors for Forest Fire Detection Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3084-3099; doi:10.3390/s7123084 Received: 7 November 2007 / Accepted: 3 December 2007 / Published: 4 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (780 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sensors for Disaster and Emergency Management Decision Making)

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Mahmoud El-Sherif, Lalitkumar Bansal and Jianming Yuan Article: Fiber Optic Sensors For Detection of Toxic and Biological Threats Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3100-3118; doi:10.3390/s7123100 Received: 2 October 2007 / Accepted: 29 November 2007 / Published: 4 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (696 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Photonic Sensors for Chemical, Biological, and Nuclear Agent Detection)

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Farnoush Faridbod, Mohammad R. Ganjali, Bagher Larijani, Parviz Norouzi, S. Riahi and F. F.S. Mirnaghi Article: Lanthanide Recognition: an Asymetric Erbium Microsensor Based on a Hydrazone Derivative Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3119-3135; doi:10.3390/s7123119 Received: 9 August 2007 / Accepted: 25 October 2007 / Published: 5 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (481 KB)

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Matija Strlič, Irena K. Cigić, Jana Kolar, Gerrit de Bruin and Boris Pihlar Article: Non-Destructive Evaluation of Historical Paper Based on pH Estimation from VOC Emissions Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3136-3145; doi:10.3390/s7123136 Received: 12 November 2007 / Accepted: 4 December 2007 / Published: 5 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (516 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Utilization of Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

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Manuel de la Sen Article: About Optimal Fractional Hold Circuits for Inter- sample Output Reconstruction in Sampled-data Systems Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3146-3155; doi:10.3390/s7123146 Received: 14 November 2007 / Accepted: 28 November 2007 / Published: 4 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (250 KB)

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Seonghwan Kim, Kyung C. Kim and Kenneth D. Kihm Article: Near-Field Thermometry Sensor Based on the Thermal Resonance of a Microcantilever in Aqueous Medium Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3156-3165; doi:10.3390/s7123156 Received: 1 November 2007 / Accepted: 4 December 2007 / Published: 6 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (382 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Cantilever, Microcantilevers and Nanocantilever Sensors and Biosensors)

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Jiaqiang Ren and He Tian Article: Thermally Stable Merocyanine Form of Photochromic Spiropyran with Aluminum Ion as a Reversible Photo-driven Sensor in Aqueous Solution Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3166-3178; doi:10.3390/s7123166 Received: 30 October 2007 / Accepted: 3 November 2007 / Published: 6 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (410 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Supramolecular Sensors)

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Feng Xia, Wenhong Zhao, Youxian Sun and Yu-Chu Tian Article: Fuzzy Logic Control Based QoS Management in Wireless Sensor/Actuator Networks Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3179-3191; doi:10.3390/s7123179 Received: 30 November 2007 / Accepted: 5 December 2007 / Published: 6 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (285 KB)

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Suranan Noimanee, Tawee Tunkasiri, Kingkeo Siriwitayakorn and Jerapong Tantrakoon Article: Design Considerations for Aural Vital Signs Using PZT Piezoelectric Ceramics Sensor Based on the Computerization Method Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3192-3208; doi:10.3390/s7123192 Received: 23 July 2007 / Accepted: 3 December 2007 / Published: 11 November 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (683 KB)

p. 3209-3241

Assefa M. Melesse, Qihao Weng, Prasad S. Thenkabail and Gabriel B. Senay Review: Remote Sensing Sensors and Applications in Environmental Resources Mapping and Modelling Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3209-3241; doi:10.3390/s7123209 Received: 8 November 2007 / Accepted: 26 November 2007 / Published: 11 November 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (1584 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Remote Sensing of Natural Resources and the Environment)

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Fatih Evrendilek Article: Integrating Map Algebra and Statistical Modeling for Spatio- Temporal Analysis of Monthly Mean Daily Incident Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) over a Complex Terrain Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3242-3257; doi:10.3390/s7123242 Received: 21 November 2007 / Accepted: 11 December 2007 / Published: 12 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (4226 KB)

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Eduarda R. Carvalho, Nelson Consolin Filho, Everaldo C. Venancio, Osvaldo N. O., Luiz H.C. Mattoso and Ladislau Martin-Neto Article: Detection of Brominated By-Products Using a Sensor Array Based on Nanostructured Thin Films of Conducting Polymers Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3258-3271; doi:10.3390/s7123258 Received: 20 September 2007 / Accepted: 19 November 2007 / Published: 12 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (1391 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Electrochemical Sensors Based on Conductive Polymers)

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Gamal A.-H. Mostafa, Mohamed M. Hefnawy and Abdulrahman Al-Majed Article: PVC Membrane Sensors for Potentiometric Determination of Acebutolol Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3272-3286; doi:10.3390/s7123272 Received: 11 July 2007 / Accepted: 8 October 2007 / Published: 13 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (247 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Electrochemical Sensors Based on Conductive Polymers)

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Ruedi Stoop, Tom Jasa, Yoko Uwate and Stefan Martignoli Article: From Hearing to Listening: Design and Properties of an Actively Tunable Electronic Hearing Sensor Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3287-3298; doi:10.3390/s7123287 Received: 5 December 2007 / Accepted: 13 December 2007 / Published: 14 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (1581 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue State-of-the-Art Sensors Technology in Switzerland)

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Jianqiang Hu, Zhouping Wang and Jinghong Li Article: Gold Nanoparticles With Special Shapes: Controlled Synthesis, Surface-enhanced Raman Scattering, and The Application in Biodetection Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3299-3311; doi:10.3390/s7123299 Received: 12 November 2007 / Accepted: 12 December 2007 / Published: 14 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (1409 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Utilization of Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

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Jiahua Zhang, Fengmei Yao, Lingyun Zheng and Limin Yang Article: Evaluation of Grassland Dynamics in the Northern-Tibet Plateau of China Using Remote Sensing and Climate Data Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3312-3328; doi:10.3390/s7123312 Received: 13 October 2007 / Accepted: 14 December 2007 / Published: 17 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (591 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Remote Sensing of Natural Resources and the Environment)

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Edric Gill, Arousian Arshak, Khalil Arshak and Olga Korostynska Article: pH Sensitivity of Novel PANI/PVB/PS3 Composite Films Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3329-3346; doi:10.3390/s7123329 Received: 29 November 2007 / Accepted: 18 December 2007 / Published: 19 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (480 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue State-of-the-Art Polymer Based pH Sensors)

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Tymon Zielinski and Bringfried Pflug Article: Lidar-based Studies of Aerosol Optical Properties Over Coastal Areas Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3347-3365; doi:10.3390/s7123347 Received: 1 November 2007 / Accepted: 17 December 2007 / Published: 19 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (239 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Ocean Remote Sensing)

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Jih-Huah Wu, Rong-Seng Chang and Joe-Air Jiang Article: A Novel Pulse Measurement System by Using Laser Triangulation and a CMOS Image Sensor Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3366-3385; doi:10.3390/s7123366 Received: 2 November 2007 / Accepted: 18 December 2007 / Published: 19 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (2246 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Integrated High-performance Imagers)

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Ching-Liang Dai, Yao-Wei Tai and Pin-Hsu Kao Article: Modeling and Fabrication of Micro FET Pressure Sensor with Circuits Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3386-3398; doi:10.3390/s7123386 Received: 19 November 2007 / Accepted: 18 December 2007 / Published: 19 November 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (2328 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Modeling, Testing and Reliability Issues in MEMS Engineering)

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Zhiqun Deng, Thomas J. Carlson, Joanne P. and Marshall C. Richmond Article: Six-Degree-of-Freedom Sensor Fish Design and Instrumentation Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3399-3415; doi:10.3390/s7123399 Received: 27 November 2007 / Accepted: 18 December 2007 / Published: 19 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (1609 KB)

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Amanda Harris, Sayma Rahman, Faisal Hossain, Lance Yarborough, Amvrossios C. Bagtzoglou and Greg Easson Article: Satellite-based Flood Modeling Using TRMM-based Rainfall Products Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3416-3427; doi:10.3390/s7123416 Received: 30 November 2007 / Accepted: 18 December 2007 / Published: 20 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (422 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Remote Sensing of Land Surface Properties, Patterns and Processes)

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ZhongPing Lee, Kendall Carder, Robert Arnone and MingXia He Article: Determination of Primary Spectral Bands for Remote Sensing of Aquatic Environments Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3428-3441; doi:10.3390/s7123428 Received: 5 November 2007 / Accepted: 17 December 2007 / Published: 20 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (632 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Ocean Remote Sensing)

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Mun'delanji Vestergaard, Kagan Kerman and Eiichi Tamiya Review: An Overview of Label-free Electrochemical Protein Sensors Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3442-3458; doi:10.3390/s7123442 Received: 4 December 2007 / Accepted: 18 December 2007 / Published: 20 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (666 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Utilization of Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

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Sudhir K. Pandey, Ki-Hyun Kim and Sun-Ho Lee Article: Use of a Dynamic Enclosure Approach to Test the Accuracy of the NDIR Sensor: Evaluation Based on the CO2 Equilibration Pattern Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3459-3471; doi:10.3390/s7123459 Received: 7 November 2007 / Accepted: 19 December 2007 / Published: 20 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (351 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sensors for Urban Environmental Monitoring)

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Marco Scheidle, Johannes Klinger and Jochen Büchs Article: Combination of On-line pH and Oxygen Transfer Rate Measurement in Shake Flasks by Fiber Optical Technique and Respiration Activity MOnitoring System (RAMOS) Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3472-3480; doi:10.3390/s7123472 Received: 3 December 2007 / Accepted: 20 December 2007 / Published: 20 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (312 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue State-of-the-Art Polymer Based pH Sensors)

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César Díez-Gil, Antonio Caballero, Imma Ratera, Alberto Tárraga, Pedro Molina and Jaume Veciana Article: Naked-eye and Selective Detection of Mercury (II) Ions in Mixed Aqueous Media Using a Cellulose-based Support Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3481-3488; doi:10.3390/s7123481 Received: 8 November 2007 / Accepted: 20 December 2007 / Published: 21 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (858 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Recognition and Sensors, Including Molecular Imprinting)

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Pedro Jorge, Manuel A. Martins, Tito Trindade, José L. Santos and Faramarz Farahi Review: Optical Fiber Sensing Using Quantum Dots Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3489-3534; doi:10.3390/s7123489 Received: 19 November 2007 / Accepted: 20 December 2007 / Published: 21 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (1618 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Optical Biosensors)

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Marek Miśkowicz Article: Analysis of Mean Access Delay in Variable-Window CSM Sensors 2007, 7(12), 3535-3559; doi:10.3390/s7123535 Received: 10 October 2007 / Accepted: 21 December 2007 / Published: 21 December 2007 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (375 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Intelligent Sensors)

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