{"id":1086,"date":"2010-04-05T07:00:49","date_gmt":"2010-04-05T15:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.formtek.com\/blog\/?p=1086"},"modified":"2010-04-05T07:00:49","modified_gmt":"2010-04-05T15:00:49","slug":"big-data-the-revolution-of-sensor-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/formtek.com\/blog\/big-data-the-revolution-of-sensor-data\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Data: The Revolution of Sensor Data"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the last 15 years the internet has managed to touch and change many aspects of our lives.\u00a0 But the change is far from over.\u00a0 The Internet is now becoming the delivery channel for huge streams of data being generated by sensors.\u00a0 Sensors are being embedded into just about everything and located just about everywhere with the task of collecting and transmitting data via the internet.<\/p>\n

There are many applications for the use of sensor data.\u00a0 For example,<\/a> ground data sensors combined with remote satellite sensing allow accurate assessment of crop conditions. Things like temperature, humidity, light levels, carbon dioxide levels, and 30 other parameters are measured.\u00a0 Using the results, the way the field is farmed can be adjusted, improving plant quality, and reducing energy use.<\/p>\n

There are an increasing number of applications in health care.\u00a0 The elderly are being monitored<\/a> with data sensors to check to see that they are taking their medications, preparing meals, and getting the proper amount of rest.\u00a0 Some patients are now being outfitted with sensors that continuously monitor vital signs like blood pressure while they are outside the hospital or clinic.\u00a0 Mobile health technology<\/a> has potential to improve people’s lives and reduce health system costs.<\/p>\n

Scientists are using sensors to monitor bacterial count<\/a> in coastal waters to be able to determine the water-quality conditions of beaches.\u00a0 Oil exploration<\/a> companies are using sensor data collected to help discover and assess oil reservoirs. Items in Supply chains<\/a> can now be tracked by location and environmental conditions using data sensors.<\/p>\n

Data sensor technology is changing businesses and processes, reducing costs and risks.\u00a0 McKinsey <\/a>has a fascinating report on how the internet is “putting things to work”.\u00a0 A graphic from that article is shown below.
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Over the last 15 years the internet has managed to touch and change many aspects of our lives.\u00a0 But the change is far from over.\u00a0 The Internet is now becoming the delivery channel for huge streams of data being generated…<\/span><\/p>\n

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