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The paper gave an overview on the potential of wireless sensor systems in industrial applications. The emergence of wireless technologies for industrial automation creates new opportunities to make plants more efficient, productive, and secure. Since industrial networks carry data through harsh conditions, specific requirements for these networks exist. Different standards for industrial applications are being presented and evaluated. The paper concludes by analysing industrial applications and new innovations on wireless sensors.
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Krug, F., Wiebking, L. (2011). Wireless for Industrial Automation: Significant Trend or Overrated?. In: Lindenmeier, S., Weigel, R. (eds) Electromagnetics and Network Theory and their Microwave Technology Applications. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-18375-1_11
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