Sensor system optimization to meet reliability targets

Abstract In this work, we show the influence of sensor system measurement uncertainties to sensor system reliability and ways to meet reliability targets. A general model to handle measurement uncertainties is defined and the according influence to reliability is presented, which is defined as probability of meeting specification requirements. Initial step is to optimize sensor systems concerning lowest influences of sensor system parameter fluctuations to the measurement uncertainty using statistical optimization methodologies. In case the influence of unknown nuisance parameters cannot be sufficiently suppressed, such parameters may be additionally measured in order to further reduce measurement uncertainties. The remaining uncertainties are again addressed using statistical optimization methodologies. Finally, measurement uncertainty also affects the reliability of such a system. For sensor systems in safety critical applications it may thus be required to include measures such as redundancy. This is also included in the investigations. Further examples for explained optimization methodologies of measurement uncertainty reduction are presented.

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