Creare Engineering Services - Wireless Networks and Sensors

Wireless Networks and Sensors Creare applies wireless communications to develop networked sensor technologies for a wide range of applications. We developed miniature, wireless sensor networks for monitoring children with developmental disabilities such as autism. These wearable sensors are prescribed by physicians to determine the efficacy of medications intended to reduce their patients’ stereotypical behaviors and improve socialization and learning.

Creare has used sophisticated, higher power transceivers, based on the IEEE 802.11g standard, for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation catapult monitoring instrumentation. The device automatically measures aircraft carrier launch catapult tolerances and reports them wirelessly.

To aid in assuring successful landings, Creare is developing a sound-based height sensor to estimate the height and velocity of precision airdrop systems as they approach the ground. The sensor mounts to the payload and communicates with aircraft systems using an IEEE 802.11b wireless network.

To improve maintenance practices, Creare also developed miniature wireless sensors that continuously monitor corrosive environments onboard Naval aircraft. Located throughout the aircraft, the sensors wirelessly transfer data to a centralized collection device onboard the aircraft for later download, analysis, and archiving.