remote sensor
rɪˈmoʊt ˈsɛnsər
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Definition of remote sensor - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
detectionTECH.instrument for detecting information without contactTECH.
  • Scientists use remote sensors to study volcanic activity.
detector scanner sensor
2.
data collectionTECH.device that collects data from a distanceTECH.
  • The satellite uses a remote sensor to monitor weather patterns.
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  • remote sensor: instrument for detecting information without contact
    instrument for detecting information without contact

Expressions with remote

remote controln.
device used to operate appliances from a distance
He lost the remote control for the TV.
remote islandn.
island far from other places
The remote island was miles away from the nearest city.
remote villagen.
distant and isolated community
They traveled for days to reach the remote village in the mountains.
remote workern.
employee who performs job duties from home or another place
As a remote worker, she enjoys a flexible schedule.
remote-controlledadj.
operated from a distance using signals
The remote-controlled car zoomed across the room.
remote chancen.
very small possibility
There is a remote chance of rain tomorrow.

Expressions with sensor

heat sensorn.
device that detects heat levels or temperature changes and sends a signal
The heat sensor shut off the engine before it overheated.
rain sensorn.
device that detects rainfall and triggers automatic control of another system
The sprinkler system shut off when the rain sensor detected a heavy shower.
light sensorn.
device that detects or measures light level for control or recording
The outdoor lamp has a light sensor that turns it on at dusk.
motion sensorn.
device detecting movement
The motion sensor turned on the lights when it detected movement.
pressure sensorn.
device that detects pressure in gas or liquid and gives a measurable signal
The technician replaced the faulty pressure sensor in the hydraulic system.
acceleration sensorn.
device that detects or measures how quickly speed changes over time
The phone's acceleration sensor rotates the screen when you tilt it.
force sensorn.
device that measures how strong a push or pull is
The robot’s gripper uses a force sensor to avoid crushing fragile objects.
gas sensorn.
device that detects and measures specific gases in air or other environments
The gas sensor triggered an alarm when it detected a methane leak.
infrared sensorn.
device that detects invisible heat radiation from objects or people
The security system uses an infrared sensor to notice movement at night.
sensor proben.
probe-shaped device that detects or measures conditions for a sensing system
The technician placed a sensor probe inside the pipe to monitor pressure.

Terms related to remote sensor

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apparatusdeviceinstrumentationmonitoringobservationsurveillancetechnologytrackingcollectiondatadistancemeasurement

Examples of remote sensor in a sentence

  • Remote sensors are crucial for monitoring wildlife habitats.
  • Remote sensors are crucial for space exploration.
  • The drone is equipped with a remote sensor for surveillance.

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  1. French:capteur à distance, sonde à distance, ...
  2. German:Fernerkundungssensor, ...
  3. Italian:sensore remoto, ...
  4. Spanish:sensor remoto, sensor a distancia, ...
  5. Portuguese:sensor remoto, ...
  6. Chinese:遥感器, ...
  7. Japanese:リモートセンサー, ...
  8. Arabic:جِهاز اِسْتِشْعار عَنْ بُعْد, مُسْتَشْعِر عَنْ بُعْد, ...
  9. Hebrew:חַיְשָׁן מְרוּחָק, חַיְשָׁן מֵרָחוֹק, ...
  10. Russian:дистанционный датчик, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дистанційний датчик, дистанційний сенсор, ...
  12. Hindi:रिमोट सेंसर, डेटा संग्रहण उपकरण, ...
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