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Write a longer (400-600 word) description of your sensor that addresses all of the following items. Consider this an educational document - describing the sensor operation, uses, and other items to someone ready to learn more about it.

a. What does the sensor measure? What are a few examples use cases where one would need to measure

this?

b. In what unit or units does the sensor measure? What is a useful range, based on some of the examples

you provided above?

c. How does the sensor operate? Describe basic operating principles, any underlying physical concepts

needed to understand its operation, and all components required to make the sensor function (e.g.

transducer(s), power supplies, digitization, etc.).

d. What do range, resolution, and accuracy each mean for your specific sensor?

e. If your specific sensor did not exist, how else might you measure its target quantity?