Advances in Flow and Wind Sensors

Dear Colleagues,

Flow sensors and wind sensors are strictly related devices, since both involve the direct or indirect measurement of a fluid velocity. In last decade, the interest in flow sensors has been steadily increasing, driven by the need of smart systems for the management of fluids in the next generation of home appliances, autonomous vehicles, and biomedical devices. Similarly, emerging applications in the field of smart agriculture, aerospace, environment monitoring, and flight assistance for unmanned vehicles are urging the development of innovative wind sensors with adequate performances.

In this scenario, considerable research effort has recently been put in place in order to overcome the limitations of the present generation of flow sensors. In particular, depending on the applications, the focus is on improving key performances such as power consumption, miniaturization, cost reduction, dynamic range, and accuracy. Wind sensors add specific requirements, such as directional capabilities, environmental robustness, and fast response.

This Special Issue is devoted but not limited to the following topics:

• Theory of flow sensors and wind sensors;
• Technology of flow sensors for liquids;
• Technology of flow sensors for gases;
• Flow and wind sensors based on MEMS devices;
• Flow sensors for microfluidic devices and systems;
• Emerging applications of flow and wind sensors;
• Experimental characterization and calibration of innovative flow and wind sensors.

Prof. Dr. Paolo Bruschi
Prof. Dr. Massimo Piotto
Guest Editors

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