Recent advances in the TDR-based leak detection system for pipeline inspection

A Cataldo, E De Benedetto, G Cannazza, A Masciullo… - Measurement, 2017 - Elsevier
In this paper, the most recent advances in the time-domain reflectometry (TDR)-based
system for leak-localization in underground pipes are described in detail. More specifically …

Fast detection of olive trees affected by xylella fastidiosa from uavs using multispectral imaging

A Di Nisio, F Adamo, G Acciani, F Attivissimo - Sensors, 2020 - mdpi.com
Xylella fastidiosa (Xf) is a well-known bacterial plant pathogen mainly transmitted by vector
insects and is associated with serious diseases affecting a wide variety of plants, both wild …

Leak detection and location of water pipes using vibration sensors and modified ML prefilter

J Choi, J Shin, C Song, S Han, DI Park - Sensors, 2017 - mdpi.com
This paper proposes a new leak detection and location method based on vibration sensors
and generalised cross-correlation techniques. Considering the estimation errors of the …

Split ring resonator network and diffused sensing element embedded in a concrete beam for structural health monitoring

E Pittella, R Schiavoni, G Monti, A Masciullo… - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
The aim of this work is to propose two different and integrated sensors for the structural
health monitoring of concrete beams. In particular, a diffused sensing element and a split …

Real-time drip infusion monitoring through a computer vision system

N Giaquinto, M Scarpetta, MA Ragolia… - 2020 IEEE …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Intravenous (IV) infusion is one of the most common therapies in hospitalized patients.
Monitoring the flow rate of the fluid that is being administered to the patient is therefore very …

A method for extracting debye parameters as a tool for monitoring watered and contaminated soils

A Cataldo, I Farhat, L Farrugia, R Persico, R Schiavoni - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
Soil monitoring is a key topic from several perspectives, such as moisture level control for
irrigation management and anti-contamination purposes. Monitoring the latter is becoming …

Deep learning model for industrial leakage detection using acoustic emission signal

M Rahimi, A Alghassi, M Ahsan, J Haider - Informatics, 2020 - mdpi.com
Intelligent fault diagnosis methods have replaced time consuming and unreliable human
analysis, increasing anomaly detection efficiency. Deep learning models are clear cut …

Microwave wearable system for sensing skin hydration

R Schiavoni, G Monti, A Tedesco… - 2021 IEEE …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In spite of the technological advancement of the healthcare system, monitoring skin
hydration still remains a challenging task. The solutions currently available in the literature …

A new measurement algorithm for TDR-based localization of large dielectric permittivity variations in long-distance cable systems

A Cataldo, E De Benedetto, A Masciullo, G Cannazza - Measurement, 2021 - Elsevier
One of the most common applications of time-domain reflectometry (TDR) is the localization
of dielectric permittivity variations (DPVs) along cable systems. However, signal attenuation …

Combined punctual and diffused monitoring of concrete structures based on dielectric measurements

A Cataldo, R Schiavoni, A Masciullo, G Cannazza… - Sensors, 2021 - mdpi.com
This work presents a microwave reflectometry-based system for monitoring large concrete
structures (during the curing process and also while the structure is in use), through the …