Traditional building automation systems have often relied on a relatively sparse network of wired sensors to monitor temperature, humidity, and perhaps a few other basic parameters. Wireless sensor networks are disrupting this model, enabling the deployment of far denser arrays of sensors, providing a detailed, real-time picture of the indoor environment, and fundamentally changing how HVAC systems can respond.
How Wireless Sensor Networks Transform Data Collection
Density: The low cost and small form factor of wireless sensors allow them to be deployed in large numbers throughout the building. This eliminates the "blind spots" between sparsely placed wired sensors.
Variety of Sensor Types: Wireless networks can accommodate sensors measuring temperature, humidity, CO2, occupancy, light levels, airflow, and various pollutants, depending on the application.
Flexibility and Ease of Deployment: No need to run wires, making installation simpler, quicker, and less disruptive. Sensors can be easily repositioned as needed or added to monitor a...
