Analog multisensor measuring system for smart structures

A new modular multisensor measuring system for data fusion is proposed in this paper. The measuring system is based on the paradigm of Cellular Neural Networks. Some novel theoretical results for the system analysis together with a suitable methodology for the design of the multisensor fusion procedure are introduced. An analog implementation of the measuring system proposed for this modular multisensor fusion system is reported with applications in the field of smart structures and systems. Experimental results are also reported in order to show the suitability of the proposed approach.

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