Sensor networks have the potential to play an important role in the food industry by helping to prevent contamination issues and ensuring food safety. The document discusses how sensor networks could be used to monitor key variables like temperature, pathogens, and chemicals throughout the food supply chain, from farming and processing to storage and distribution. This could help address many past food safety issues and help the industry comply with increasing regulations. The wine industry and maintaining the chill chain for frozen foods are provided as examples of how sensor networks are already being applied within the food industry.
This document provides an overview of wind farm operations and data management systems. It describes how wind turbines generate electricity from wind power and transmit it through substations. It also explains that wind farms use supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems to monitor turbine operations and energy production. However, managing multiple wind farms from different manufacturers can be challenging if they use separate SCADA systems. The document introduces solutions like super-SCADA and Vertoda's data aggregation system to help operators oversee diverse wind energy assets.
The document discusses how sensor networks could help address food safety issues by monitoring conditions throughout the food production process. It provides examples of past food scandals and how sensor data could help prevent issues related to temperature, chemicals, and pathogens. The document also describes barriers to adopting sensor networks in food currently, and introduces a company called Sykoinia that has developed an easy-to-use sensor network system called SenSure aimed at the food industry.
The document is a white paper about the Bluetooth protocol that was written by Vertoda. It provides an overview of selected layers of the Bluetooth protocol stack, including the transport layer, session layer, network layer, and various Bluetooth profiles. It also includes copyright information and terms of use for the white paper.
This document analyzes the performance of UDP over Bluetooth. It finds that:
1) For a single slave piconet, UDP throughput is unaffected by packet size due to segmentation and lack of interference.
2) For multiple slave piconets, UDP throughput varies widely with packet size and non-linearly, influenced by Bluetooth segmentation.
3) Inquiry frequency also impacts throughput, with more frequent inquiries reducing throughput more due to increased overhead.
This white paper evaluates Java Sun SPOT sensors for wireless sensor networks and assesses the feasibility of encrypting data transmitted from the sensors. Sun SPOTs are small, battery-powered sensors that run the Java virtual machine instead of an operating system. They have advantages over other sensors like easier programming in Java and deployment across platforms. While an experimental technology, Sun has implemented elliptic curve cryptography for secure code deployment and data transmission between Sun SPOTs. Identity-based encryption is also possible with a custom library to support the required math operations. In conclusion, Sun SPOTs show potential for secure wireless sensor applications when encryption is implemented.
This white paper discusses potential applications of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) in agriculture. It outlines how WSNs could be used to improve crop management through real-time monitoring of environmental factors and detection of diseases. WSNs are also presented as a way to enhance irrigation management by precisely monitoring soil moisture levels. Additionally, the paper discusses how WSNs could aid environmental monitoring, animal management, quality control during transportation, and building management in agricultural settings.
Food biotechnology(benefits & concerns)Syed Ali
1. Food biotechnology uses biological systems and living organisms to modify or make food products and processes. It has a long history dating back to early civilizations using fermentation and continues to modern use of genetic engineering.
2. Recombinant DNA technology has improved food bioprocessing by genetically modifying microorganisms used in fermentation to produce food acids, enzymes, and other products. It has also increased crop yields and introduced beneficial traits into plants.
3. While concerns exist over impacts on non-target organisms and development of herbicide resistance, studies show little environmental harm from food biotechnology. No unique health issues have emerged, though one soybean variety was discontinued due to potential allergenicity.
This document provides an overview of wind farm operations and data management systems. It describes how wind turbines generate electricity from wind power and transmit it through substations. It also explains that wind farms use supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems to monitor turbine operations and energy production. However, managing multiple wind farms from different manufacturers can be challenging if they use separate SCADA systems. The document introduces solutions like super-SCADA and Vertoda's data aggregation system to help operators oversee diverse wind energy assets.
The document discusses how sensor networks could help address food safety issues by monitoring conditions throughout the food production process. It provides examples of past food scandals and how sensor data could help prevent issues related to temperature, chemicals, and pathogens. The document also describes barriers to adopting sensor networks in food currently, and introduces a company called Sykoinia that has developed an easy-to-use sensor network system called SenSure aimed at the food industry.
The document is a white paper about the Bluetooth protocol that was written by Vertoda. It provides an overview of selected layers of the Bluetooth protocol stack, including the transport layer, session layer, network layer, and various Bluetooth profiles. It also includes copyright information and terms of use for the white paper.
This document analyzes the performance of UDP over Bluetooth. It finds that:
1) For a single slave piconet, UDP throughput is unaffected by packet size due to segmentation and lack of interference.
2) For multiple slave piconets, UDP throughput varies widely with packet size and non-linearly, influenced by Bluetooth segmentation.
3) Inquiry frequency also impacts throughput, with more frequent inquiries reducing throughput more due to increased overhead.
This white paper evaluates Java Sun SPOT sensors for wireless sensor networks and assesses the feasibility of encrypting data transmitted from the sensors. Sun SPOTs are small, battery-powered sensors that run the Java virtual machine instead of an operating system. They have advantages over other sensors like easier programming in Java and deployment across platforms. While an experimental technology, Sun has implemented elliptic curve cryptography for secure code deployment and data transmission between Sun SPOTs. Identity-based encryption is also possible with a custom library to support the required math operations. In conclusion, Sun SPOTs show potential for secure wireless sensor applications when encryption is implemented.
This white paper discusses potential applications of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) in agriculture. It outlines how WSNs could be used to improve crop management through real-time monitoring of environmental factors and detection of diseases. WSNs are also presented as a way to enhance irrigation management by precisely monitoring soil moisture levels. Additionally, the paper discusses how WSNs could aid environmental monitoring, animal management, quality control during transportation, and building management in agricultural settings.
Food biotechnology(benefits & concerns)Syed Ali
1. Food biotechnology uses biological systems and living organisms to modify or make food products and processes. It has a long history dating back to early civilizations using fermentation and continues to modern use of genetic engineering.
2. Recombinant DNA technology has improved food bioprocessing by genetically modifying microorganisms used in fermentation to produce food acids, enzymes, and other products. It has also increased crop yields and introduced beneficial traits into plants.
3. While concerns exist over impacts on non-target organisms and development of herbicide resistance, studies show little environmental harm from food biotechnology. No unique health issues have emerged, though one soybean variety was discontinued due to potential allergenicity.
The document discusses food integrity and the role of whistleblowers in exposing problems in the food system. It defines food integrity as considering food issues from soil to plate, beyond just safety. Whistleblowers help report unlawful and immoral practices that promote health issues. The Food Integrity Campaign (FIC) supports whistleblowers and works on issues like agribusiness practices that prioritize profits over health, food waste, and exposing problems at various stages of food production, processing, transportation, and retail.
Edible Insects Market : Comprehensive Global Forecast (2023-2032)PriyanshiSingh187645
The global market for edible insects is expected to grow from its estimated USD 18341.2 million in 2023 to USD 269548.41 million in 2032 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.80% between 2024 and 2032.
Biotechnology and nanotechnology involve the industrial use of biological processes and manufacturing at the nanoscale to produce and preserve food. Traditional biotechnology includes fermentation processes like brewing and cheesemaking, while modern biotechnology focuses on genetically modifying crops and livestock. Nanotechnology enables nano-sized food additives and coatings. Both biotechnology and nanotechnology have increased due to competition, efficiency demands, and consumer preferences, though their safety impacts require further research.
The document discusses the risks of infectious diseases carried by pests in food supply chains. It provides examples of major food recalls in the US due to contamination from Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes found in various food products. These recalls resulted in hundreds of reported illnesses and even deaths. The document emphasizes the importance of effective pest management and hygiene practices through programs like Total Hygiene Awareness Talk (THAT) to prevent pest infestations and cross-contamination, thereby protecting public health, maintaining business continuity, and preserving brand reputation.
This document provides an introduction and table of contents to a handbook on the microbiology of dairy products. The handbook covers topics such as liquid milk products, concentrated and dried milk, cream, butter, cheese, fermented milks, ice cream, and HACCP. It includes information on the initial microflora of different dairy products, how processing affects microflora, potential spoilage issues, pathogenic microorganisms of concern, and relevant food safety regulations. The introduction acknowledges contributions from staff at Leatherhead Food International and provides an overview of the scope and intended use of the handbook.
This document provides an introduction and table of contents to a microbiology handbook on dairy products. It discusses the editor of the handbook, Rhea Fernandes, and acknowledges contributions from others involved in writing and reviewing previous editions. The foreword outlines that the handbook covers the microbiology of different dairy categories and includes information on legislation, HACCP, and pathogen profiles. It is intended to act as a reference for microbiologists and food scientists working in the dairy industry.
Biocon is an Indian biopharmaceutical company established in 1978 that focuses on biologics, biosimilars, and biopharmaceuticals. It has grown to become India's largest biotechnology company through organic and inorganic growth strategies. Biocon pioneered research in enzymes and biopharmaceuticals in India using solid-state fermentation and has expanded into areas like generics, biosimilars, and biologics through strategic partnerships and acquisitions. The company is led by Chairman and MD Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and leverages India's skilled workforce and cost advantages to invest in R&D and manufacturing.
A brief overview of the relationships between the environment and food safety. Clues on the EU food law, Codex Alimentarius, food safety management schemes
This document provides an overview of transgenic crops or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It begins by defining transgenic crops as plants containing genes artificially inserted from unrelated species using recombinant DNA technology. The document then discusses the aims of genetic engineering in crops, including introducing traits like pest and disease resistance. It also summarizes the status and adoption of transgenic crops globally. The rest of the document addresses various myths and controversies around transgenic crops, providing facts and evidence to counter claims about risks to health, the environment and farmers. It concludes by noting both benefits and tensions around GMO technology but argues that advances which contribute to sustainable food security should be welcomed.
Transmission dynamics of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella enterica, Escheri...ILRI
Poster by Dickson Ndoboli, Irene Mbatidde, Dreck Ayebare, Eddie Wampande, Bernd-Alois Tenhagen, John Emarld Olsen, Kristina Roesel and Arshnee Moodley presented at the Boosting Uganda's Investment in Livestock Development (BUILD) project annual planning meeting, Kampala, Uganda, 20–22 September 2022.
Thailand faces several challenges in ensuring food safety as the food supplier to the world. These include a growing population that will increase demand for food, uncertainty around food security, and energy and climate change issues. To address these, Thailand aims to strengthen its competitiveness in food and fuel production through developing human resources and technological skills. The country also seeks to improve food safety management systems and regulations to meet rising standards for food exported to other countries, especially with the upcoming ASEAN Economic Community.
‘When Food Kills’: A socio-technical systems analysis of the UK Pennington 19...Rounaq Nayak
In 1996 and 2005, two of the largest E. coli O157 outbreaks occurred in the UK. Many people were infected after consuming meat resulting in a number of deaths. In the present study we applied a systems approach to both the outbreak reports to analyse and compare the accidents. Using the Accimap method of systems analysis, this study investigates the human errors and organisational issues involved in the outbreaks and why accidents such as these occur in the food production domain. The systems analysis carried out in this study on the two outbreaks indicates that there are both common as well as unique factors associated with the two outbreaks. The study concludes that it is necessary to address food safety from a systemic point of view and identify and solve the various problems that could arise in the system, in the pre-incubation period before the outbreak actually occurs.
Ralph Moyle gave a presentation at the World of Food Safety Conference in Bangkok on the risks of recycled packaging. He discussed several chemical contaminants that can migrate from packaging into food like PAA, SEM, and mineral hydrocarbon oils found in recycled paper and cardboard. Regulations on food packaging were covered for the EU, China, USA, Australia and New Zealand. Moyle recommended that companies understand the origin of their packaging, work with suppliers to ensure certification that packaging meets legal standards, and implement monitoring and auditing programs.
1) The document discusses how the chemical diacetyl used in microwave popcorn's "butter flavoring" has caused a lung disease called bronchiolitis obliterans in popcorn factory workers and may also pose risks to consumers. A government agency was warned about this risk but did not adequately respond.
2) Factory farming, which confines thousands of animals in tight spaces, dominates U.S. meat production and causes environmental and health problems. A new map shows where these factory farms are concentrated. Consumers are impacted by the antibiotic and hormone use in these systems.
3) Recent large meat recalls and various food safety issues over the past year and a half have undermined consumer confidence in food safety.
This document discusses challenges and the future of biofuels. It summarizes that while biofuels can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase fuel security, their production and use has limits and risks increasing food prices and displacing people. Factors like drought have also contributed to rising food costs. Sustainable production that protects communities and the environment is important. Ireland is supporting biofuel development through tax relief and plans a biofuels obligation in 2009. The EU may set a 10% biofuels target by 2020 but sustainable criteria are still being developed.
Biotechnology and nanotechnology are used in food production and preservation. Biotechnology uses microorganisms and enzymes to ferment foods through processes like brewing and bread-making. Modern biotechnology genetically modifies crops and livestock for improved traits like disease resistance or nutrition. Nanotechnology manufactures materials at the nanoscale and is used in food packaging and potentially food products to enhance flavors and textures. However, both biotechnology and nanotechnology raise safety concerns that require further research.
One significant industrial hygiene related situation that occurred i.docxgabriellabre8fr
One significant industrial hygiene related situation that occurred in the not too distant past involved workers at a microwave popcorn facility who were diagnosed with a debilitating lung disease known as bronchiolitis obliterans. The industrial hygiene and public health community was somewhat taken off guard when a number of workers suffered severe, irreparable lung dysfunction at a Missouri popcorn plant. After all, these folks didn’t work with what had traditionally been identified as highly hazardous substances. They worked with food products and butter flavorings. In the early 2000s this was considered an emerging issue. A lot has been learned about butter flavorings over the years. However, the substance identified as Diacetyl and similar products used as food flavorings continue to be a significant issue and are identified as primary culprits behind several clusters of bronchiolitis obliterans tied to workers at food processing facilities that use butter flavoring.
Using APA format, please provide a minimum of a 2 page article review in which you will: Identify the primary issue and why it is still a problem in industry more than a decade after the hazard was identified? Discuss progress with establishing exposure limits. Discuss steps that food industry companies like microwave popcorn manufacturers can take to limit employee exposure, making sure to consider the hierarchy of controls in your assessment. What is the role of the industrial hygienist in helping to control exposure?
.
This document discusses the risks of seafood-borne illnesses from biogenic amines like histamine and proposes Senz-It's solution of real-time quantitative detection of these amines in seafood products. It notes that only 2% of seafood is tested by US authorities and outlines the health effects of histamine poisoning. Senz-It pitches its in-house product for simple, disposable testing and becoming a priority council member for input into product design and custom opportunities.
World hunger remains a problem despite successes of the Green Revolution. Better technology is needed to meet modern requirements, including genetically modified crops. Currently, 800 million people are malnourished worldwide, with Africa disproportionately affected. Food biotechnology employs modern genetics to enhance plant traits for food production and aims to combat hunger by allowing more food production on less land. However, debates continue around potential health, environmental and corporate control issues of GM foods.
Outbreak FMD in the UK (2001) lessons not learnedHarm Kiezebrink
This paper represents a short narrative history of the Foot & Mouth Disease outbreak (FMD) in the UK, 2001. It seeks to demonstrate that there are obvious messages arising out of a review of the history of the outbreak. In particular this paper suggests that there are structural confusions inherent in the framework of disease control and response, whereby policies adopted to serve one outcome have precisely the opposite consequence.
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
The document discusses food integrity and the role of whistleblowers in exposing problems in the food system. It defines food integrity as considering food issues from soil to plate, beyond just safety. Whistleblowers help report unlawful and immoral practices that promote health issues. The Food Integrity Campaign (FIC) supports whistleblowers and works on issues like agribusiness practices that prioritize profits over health, food waste, and exposing problems at various stages of food production, processing, transportation, and retail.
Edible Insects Market : Comprehensive Global Forecast (2023-2032)PriyanshiSingh187645
The global market for edible insects is expected to grow from its estimated USD 18341.2 million in 2023 to USD 269548.41 million in 2032 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.80% between 2024 and 2032.
Biotechnology and nanotechnology involve the industrial use of biological processes and manufacturing at the nanoscale to produce and preserve food. Traditional biotechnology includes fermentation processes like brewing and cheesemaking, while modern biotechnology focuses on genetically modifying crops and livestock. Nanotechnology enables nano-sized food additives and coatings. Both biotechnology and nanotechnology have increased due to competition, efficiency demands, and consumer preferences, though their safety impacts require further research.
The document discusses the risks of infectious diseases carried by pests in food supply chains. It provides examples of major food recalls in the US due to contamination from Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes found in various food products. These recalls resulted in hundreds of reported illnesses and even deaths. The document emphasizes the importance of effective pest management and hygiene practices through programs like Total Hygiene Awareness Talk (THAT) to prevent pest infestations and cross-contamination, thereby protecting public health, maintaining business continuity, and preserving brand reputation.
This document provides an introduction and table of contents to a handbook on the microbiology of dairy products. The handbook covers topics such as liquid milk products, concentrated and dried milk, cream, butter, cheese, fermented milks, ice cream, and HACCP. It includes information on the initial microflora of different dairy products, how processing affects microflora, potential spoilage issues, pathogenic microorganisms of concern, and relevant food safety regulations. The introduction acknowledges contributions from staff at Leatherhead Food International and provides an overview of the scope and intended use of the handbook.
This document provides an introduction and table of contents to a microbiology handbook on dairy products. It discusses the editor of the handbook, Rhea Fernandes, and acknowledges contributions from others involved in writing and reviewing previous editions. The foreword outlines that the handbook covers the microbiology of different dairy categories and includes information on legislation, HACCP, and pathogen profiles. It is intended to act as a reference for microbiologists and food scientists working in the dairy industry.
Biocon is an Indian biopharmaceutical company established in 1978 that focuses on biologics, biosimilars, and biopharmaceuticals. It has grown to become India's largest biotechnology company through organic and inorganic growth strategies. Biocon pioneered research in enzymes and biopharmaceuticals in India using solid-state fermentation and has expanded into areas like generics, biosimilars, and biologics through strategic partnerships and acquisitions. The company is led by Chairman and MD Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and leverages India's skilled workforce and cost advantages to invest in R&D and manufacturing.
A brief overview of the relationships between the environment and food safety. Clues on the EU food law, Codex Alimentarius, food safety management schemes
This document provides an overview of transgenic crops or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It begins by defining transgenic crops as plants containing genes artificially inserted from unrelated species using recombinant DNA technology. The document then discusses the aims of genetic engineering in crops, including introducing traits like pest and disease resistance. It also summarizes the status and adoption of transgenic crops globally. The rest of the document addresses various myths and controversies around transgenic crops, providing facts and evidence to counter claims about risks to health, the environment and farmers. It concludes by noting both benefits and tensions around GMO technology but argues that advances which contribute to sustainable food security should be welcomed.
Transmission dynamics of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella enterica, Escheri...ILRI
Poster by Dickson Ndoboli, Irene Mbatidde, Dreck Ayebare, Eddie Wampande, Bernd-Alois Tenhagen, John Emarld Olsen, Kristina Roesel and Arshnee Moodley presented at the Boosting Uganda's Investment in Livestock Development (BUILD) project annual planning meeting, Kampala, Uganda, 20–22 September 2022.
Thailand faces several challenges in ensuring food safety as the food supplier to the world. These include a growing population that will increase demand for food, uncertainty around food security, and energy and climate change issues. To address these, Thailand aims to strengthen its competitiveness in food and fuel production through developing human resources and technological skills. The country also seeks to improve food safety management systems and regulations to meet rising standards for food exported to other countries, especially with the upcoming ASEAN Economic Community.
‘When Food Kills’: A socio-technical systems analysis of the UK Pennington 19...Rounaq Nayak
In 1996 and 2005, two of the largest E. coli O157 outbreaks occurred in the UK. Many people were infected after consuming meat resulting in a number of deaths. In the present study we applied a systems approach to both the outbreak reports to analyse and compare the accidents. Using the Accimap method of systems analysis, this study investigates the human errors and organisational issues involved in the outbreaks and why accidents such as these occur in the food production domain. The systems analysis carried out in this study on the two outbreaks indicates that there are both common as well as unique factors associated with the two outbreaks. The study concludes that it is necessary to address food safety from a systemic point of view and identify and solve the various problems that could arise in the system, in the pre-incubation period before the outbreak actually occurs.
Ralph Moyle gave a presentation at the World of Food Safety Conference in Bangkok on the risks of recycled packaging. He discussed several chemical contaminants that can migrate from packaging into food like PAA, SEM, and mineral hydrocarbon oils found in recycled paper and cardboard. Regulations on food packaging were covered for the EU, China, USA, Australia and New Zealand. Moyle recommended that companies understand the origin of their packaging, work with suppliers to ensure certification that packaging meets legal standards, and implement monitoring and auditing programs.
1) The document discusses how the chemical diacetyl used in microwave popcorn's "butter flavoring" has caused a lung disease called bronchiolitis obliterans in popcorn factory workers and may also pose risks to consumers. A government agency was warned about this risk but did not adequately respond.
2) Factory farming, which confines thousands of animals in tight spaces, dominates U.S. meat production and causes environmental and health problems. A new map shows where these factory farms are concentrated. Consumers are impacted by the antibiotic and hormone use in these systems.
3) Recent large meat recalls and various food safety issues over the past year and a half have undermined consumer confidence in food safety.
This document discusses challenges and the future of biofuels. It summarizes that while biofuels can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase fuel security, their production and use has limits and risks increasing food prices and displacing people. Factors like drought have also contributed to rising food costs. Sustainable production that protects communities and the environment is important. Ireland is supporting biofuel development through tax relief and plans a biofuels obligation in 2009. The EU may set a 10% biofuels target by 2020 but sustainable criteria are still being developed.
Biotechnology and nanotechnology are used in food production and preservation. Biotechnology uses microorganisms and enzymes to ferment foods through processes like brewing and bread-making. Modern biotechnology genetically modifies crops and livestock for improved traits like disease resistance or nutrition. Nanotechnology manufactures materials at the nanoscale and is used in food packaging and potentially food products to enhance flavors and textures. However, both biotechnology and nanotechnology raise safety concerns that require further research.
One significant industrial hygiene related situation that occurred i.docxgabriellabre8fr
One significant industrial hygiene related situation that occurred in the not too distant past involved workers at a microwave popcorn facility who were diagnosed with a debilitating lung disease known as bronchiolitis obliterans. The industrial hygiene and public health community was somewhat taken off guard when a number of workers suffered severe, irreparable lung dysfunction at a Missouri popcorn plant. After all, these folks didn’t work with what had traditionally been identified as highly hazardous substances. They worked with food products and butter flavorings. In the early 2000s this was considered an emerging issue. A lot has been learned about butter flavorings over the years. However, the substance identified as Diacetyl and similar products used as food flavorings continue to be a significant issue and are identified as primary culprits behind several clusters of bronchiolitis obliterans tied to workers at food processing facilities that use butter flavoring.
Using APA format, please provide a minimum of a 2 page article review in which you will: Identify the primary issue and why it is still a problem in industry more than a decade after the hazard was identified? Discuss progress with establishing exposure limits. Discuss steps that food industry companies like microwave popcorn manufacturers can take to limit employee exposure, making sure to consider the hierarchy of controls in your assessment. What is the role of the industrial hygienist in helping to control exposure?
.
This document discusses the risks of seafood-borne illnesses from biogenic amines like histamine and proposes Senz-It's solution of real-time quantitative detection of these amines in seafood products. It notes that only 2% of seafood is tested by US authorities and outlines the health effects of histamine poisoning. Senz-It pitches its in-house product for simple, disposable testing and becoming a priority council member for input into product design and custom opportunities.
World hunger remains a problem despite successes of the Green Revolution. Better technology is needed to meet modern requirements, including genetically modified crops. Currently, 800 million people are malnourished worldwide, with Africa disproportionately affected. Food biotechnology employs modern genetics to enhance plant traits for food production and aims to combat hunger by allowing more food production on less land. However, debates continue around potential health, environmental and corporate control issues of GM foods.
Outbreak FMD in the UK (2001) lessons not learnedHarm Kiezebrink
This paper represents a short narrative history of the Foot & Mouth Disease outbreak (FMD) in the UK, 2001. It seeks to demonstrate that there are obvious messages arising out of a review of the history of the outbreak. In particular this paper suggests that there are structural confusions inherent in the framework of disease control and response, whereby policies adopted to serve one outcome have precisely the opposite consequence.
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/building-and-scaling-ai-applications-with-the-nx-ai-manager-a-presentation-from-network-optix/
Robin van Emden, Senior Director of Data Science at Network Optix, presents the “Building and Scaling AI Applications with the Nx AI Manager,” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
In this presentation, van Emden covers the basics of scaling edge AI solutions using the Nx tool kit. He emphasizes the process of developing AI models and deploying them globally. He also showcases the conversion of AI models and the creation of effective edge AI pipelines, with a focus on pre-processing, model conversion, selecting the appropriate inference engine for the target hardware and post-processing.
van Emden shows how Nx can simplify the developer’s life and facilitate a rapid transition from concept to production-ready applications.He provides valuable insights into developing scalable and efficient edge AI solutions, with a strong focus on practical implementation.
Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
Are you ready to revolutionize how you handle data? Join us for a webinar where we’ll bring you up to speed with the latest advancements in Generative AI technology and discover how leveraging FME with tools from giants like Google Gemini, Amazon, and Microsoft OpenAI can supercharge your workflow efficiency.
During the hour, we’ll take you through:
Guest Speaker Segment with Hannah Barrington: Dive into the world of dynamic real estate marketing with Hannah, the Marketing Manager at Workspace Group. Hear firsthand how their team generates engaging descriptions for thousands of office units by integrating diverse data sources—from PDF floorplans to web pages—using FME transformers, like OpenAIVisionConnector and AnthropicVisionConnector. This use case will show you how GenAI can streamline content creation for marketing across the board.
Ollama Use Case: Learn how Scenario Specialist Dmitri Bagh has utilized Ollama within FME to input data, create custom models, and enhance security protocols. This segment will include demos to illustrate the full capabilities of FME in AI-driven processes.
Custom AI Models: Discover how to leverage FME to build personalized AI models using your data. Whether it’s populating a model with local data for added security or integrating public AI tools, find out how FME facilitates a versatile and secure approach to AI.
We’ll wrap up with a live Q&A session where you can engage with our experts on your specific use cases, and learn more about optimizing your data workflows with AI.
This webinar is ideal for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI within their data management systems while ensuring high levels of customization and security. Whether you're a novice or an expert, gain actionable insights and strategies to elevate your data processes. Join us to see how FME and AI can revolutionize how you work with data!
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1. Sensor Networks and the Food Industry
Martin Connolly Fergus O’Reilly
CEO & Technical Director,
Centre for Adaptive Wireless Systems
Sykoinia Ltd
Cork Institute of Technology
Cork, Ireland
Cork, Ireland
Tel: +353-87-2224378
Tel: +353-21-4326342
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foreilly@cit.ie
ABSTRACT 2005 160 ill after eating in a UK restaurant. UK Retail
Over the past decade there have been a myriad of scandals and 2005 Sudan 1 Cancer-linked colorant in Food UK Food
incidents involving contamination of the Food Supply Chain Chain. Proc.
which has drained consumer confidence and has had untold 2004 Fake infant formula causes baby deaths China Food
financial, political and health costs. Despite this, much of the Proc.
processes in the Food Industry are still manual. This paper 2004 Raw meat found to be injected with UK Food
examines the role that Sensor Networks can play in providing water and additives to retain moisture. Proc.
the industry with an automated software solution that will help 2003 Fish found to be laced with mercury and USA Fishing
prevent repeats of the contamination of the food supply chain PCBs
that is occurring on a seemingly regular basis. 2002 Cheap and standard meats mixed and Japan Food
sold at premium prices. Proc.
1. THE FOOD INDUSTRY AND ITS 2002 Altered expiry dates on butter products. Japan Food
Proc.
SCANDALS
Over the past decade there have been several incidents that 2002 Wheat containing cancer-linked nitrofen Germ. Farming
have shaken consumers’ faith in and perception of the Food herbicide fed to chickens in organic
farms
Industry. In Europe, BSE is probably the most well known
scandal to affect consumer confidence. Unfortunately however, 2002 Eggs contaminated with salmonella UK Farming
this is one of many incidents that have occurred. Each incident 2002 Oysters contaminated, ‘Norwalk-like’ Ireland Fishing
has impacts in terms of health, financial and even political virus.
costs. 2002 Expired Meat Products sold to Norw. Retail
consumers.
European Union countries have suffered several high profile 2001 GM corn found in Taco Bell products. USA Food
scandals in recent years. The presence of cancer-causing Proc.
dioxins in farm animal feed led to the banning of pork, beef, 2000 Mass food poisoning caused by Japan Food
chicken and egg products by the Belgian authorities in 1999 bacteria-ridden milk produced in Proc.
[1]. This scandal cost the country’s farm industry €1 billion unhygienic conditions
and contributed to the electoral defeat of the outgoing 2000 Kellogg plant closes down, as it could USA Food
government. In 2002, an Irish Oyster Farm was forced to close not source corn guaranteed to be GM Proc.
free grain.
after consumers in Hong Kong suffered from the Norwalk-like
virus [2]. This was traced to the oysters feeding on a sewage 1999 Illegal steroid hormones found in Europe Farming
outflow containing industrial waste from a local hospital that animal feed, meat and soft drinks. Food
Proc.
had suffered an outbreak of what is commonly termed the
‘Winter Vomiting Bug’ (a loose term embracing viruses 1999 Dioxins in feed for poultry & pigs. Belg. Farming
classified in the "Norwalk-like virus" genus of the family 1991 Food poisoning outbreak from UK Retail
Caliciviridae). consumption in a Fast Food Chain
linked to kidney failure.
These incidents are not limited to food producers. Retailers 1990 BSE/CJD (‘Mad Cow Disease’) Europe Farming
and distributors have also been indicted in a number of 1985 Wine laced with antifreeze Aus. Wine
incidents. In 2002 NorgesGruppen, the leading Norwegian
food service conglomerate, attracted unwanted publicity when
it was found that 5 of its Meny supermarkets were selling meat Table 1 illustrates that the examples cited above are just a
well past the expiration date. Indeed, one of these shops was sample of the many events that have shaken consumer
expelled from the chain after health inspectors found that staff confidence.The consumer group is now much more conscious
was making forcemeat from expired products. of the product they purchase and consume and even companies
and restaurants not directly implicated by scandal have been
These and other incidents have had a critical influence upon forced to adjust to reflect the new reality of the health-
consumers. conscious consumer. Witness the recent marketing campaign
Table 1: Food Industry Scandals by McDonalds to re-brand their image as a provider of
Year Incident Loc. Industry ‘healthy’ meals.
2. Food Authorities throughout the world have responded to the 3. SMART SENSOR NETWORKS
growing concern among consumers and lack of legal The potential applications for Smart Sensor Networks is
framework for the Food Industry. The European Union has diverse with current uses ranging from vineyards to equipment
introduced much legislation in recent years regarding food maintenance. The communication potential for Smart Sensor
product traceability, the maximum permitted levels of Networks with external systems is cited in Hac[8] where
colorants and dioxins and food hygiene[3]. It should be noted Bluetooth is proposed as a possible communication standard
that many of these directives apply throughout the food chain between Sensors. Given the protocol’s suitability for smaller
i.e. growing, production, transports and distribution. electronics products such as mobile phones and digital camera
one would expect it to be a feasible option. The Zigbee
However, there is still much work to be done as evidenced by Wireless Technology has also been proposed for intra-sensor
the recent recall of products containing the carcinogenic Sudan communication.
Red 1 food colorant[4]. From the perspective of those in the
food industry there is a requirement for the timely supply of External interfaces such as those provided by Crossbow [10]
information. This information includes temperature, the enable the Sensors to communicate with electronic devices
presence of agents and airflow. This paper addresses the such as PCs, Laptops and PDAs. Once the data reaches these
potential for Sensor Networks to aid in the provision of a devices it can literally be transmitted to any network. Support
software solution. is provided for detecting this data transmission through the
Java API provided by the TinyOS open source forum [11].
While the incidents in Table 1 can be attributed to a variety of
factors including human error, carelessness, irresponsibility Sensor Networks are recognised as one of the fastest growing
and fraud, the incidents could n future be prevented or segments in the technology industry. Part of the reason for this
managed through the judicious use of wireless intelligent is their wide applicability. Good[12] illustrates the many uses
sensor technology. For those affected by the careless or of sensor networks for security purposes while Harbor
irresponsible actions of participants in the food chain the Research estimates that the market size could be US$1 billion
deployment of a sensors that can detect pathogens, bacteria and by 2009[13].
other potentially harmful agents. On the other hand, those who
act less than ethically can be policed more effectively by health
and food safety inspectors through the ad-hoc set-up of an
4. SMART SENSOR NETWORKS & THE
intelligent sensor network during site visits. FOOD INDUSTRY
Good[12] raises an interesting point in its illustration of the
2. TECHNOLOGY IN THE FOOD use of sensors for detecting biological and chemical agents.
While security is certainly a pressing issue and an obvious
INDUSTRY application for sensor networks the technology can also be put
Woodworth[5] outlines how the Food industry is generally to other uses, in particular the detection of contaminants in the
receptive to the use of information systems. Traditionally the Food Supply Chain. The 1999 Belgian crisis could certainly
principal use of Information Technology by Food Processing have been averted if technology existed for the detection of
companies has been in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) dioxins in the production of animal feed.
Software. However, in recent times companies have started
using mobile devices such as PDAs and wireless technology
such as 802.11 to provide solutions in areas as diverse as As is clear from a perusal of EU sources[3], the EU has
traceability and logistics. Indeed, the incidents outlined in the imposed heavy duties upon food manufacturers. One key
previous section have led to increasing interest in Product Life requirement for manufacturers is Regulation (EC) No.
Cycle Management Software which, in conjunction with RFID 178/2002 requiring manufacturers to keep detailed records of
(Radio Frequency Identification Technology), is being mooted their supply chain. Despite the fact that this legislation has
as a solution for addressing food safety [6]. been effective since the 1st January 2005 the manual processes
still practiced by many companies has made it difficult for
them to comply with this legislation.
As pointed out in Friend[7], ERP software is designed for
managing operations within the enterprise only. However,
given a typical food processor’s dependencies on external Among the requirements are labelling and barcodes for product
suppliers and the external environment this is no longer batches so that ‘problem’ batches can be easily recalled. Not
adequate for today’s food industry. Indeed, many of the key only is this good for the consumer it is also good for the
tasks in food production are still carried out manually, For producer and retailer as products can be recalled in a more
example, growers still manually measure temperature and food timely fashion. This is a key point the legislation does not
scientists often have to manually carry out tests to detect mandate the publicising of product recalls if this process
ingredient composition and check for the presence of occurs before the product enters the consumer market so
contaminants. Mobile technology is one factor in providing an companies can avoid the attendant adverse publicity and
automated software solution for the food industry but the damage to their reputation.
solutions offered today only cater for the tagging and labelling
of products. Granted, these are key components of a good However, there are issues with labels and barcodes, which can
traceability system and are vital for the post-auditing of food reduce their effectiveness. Barcodes and labels are line of sight
contaminations but they don’t prevent the actual problem. It is only and are unreadable if they are damaged or soiled. The
in addressing that intelligent sensors can provide a vital role. emerging solution to this problem is the use of Radio
Frequency Identification (RFID) tags. RFID tags are essentially
sensors that contain unique ID for a product or product batch.
3. The tags are long range and since they are a radio technology growers, for example, have very specific requirements in terms
can be embedded in plastic. Of course, since they are Sensors of light, temperature and airflow and have to manually
they can form a part of an overall Sensor Network. Roberti[14] measure these attributes. The deployment of a Smart Sensor
demonstrates how the US Navy used RFID as part of an overall Network would greatly increase the efficiency of this process.
Sensor Network to monitor pressure, temperature and humidity
in shipping containers for aircraft parts. 6. CASE STUDIES
6.1 The Wine Industry
The point raised in Roberti[14] can also be applied to the Food One of the most popular early deployments of Sensor Networks
Industry. Many products require constant monitoring is in the Wine Production Industry[15]. However, there are
throughout their supply chain. This is not only for compliance other successful examples in different parts of the world, such
purposes but also to ensure that the basic quality assurance as how Pickberry Vineyard in Sonoma, California was able to
requirements to retailers are met. For example, the chill chain manage its crop growing problems through the use of a Sensor
requires that chilled products are stored at a constant Network provided by Accenture Labs[16]. From the
temperature throughout the delivery and storage of the product. perspective of vine growing sensors can be used to monitor soil
Typically each product batch is examined by the retailer on moisture, rainfall, wind velocity and direction, and air and soil
arrival and is rejected if it does not meet the required temperature. The monitoring of these factors can be critical in
temperature. Up to now, the only solution to this problem for the cost management for a vineyard. For example, detecting
many smaller companies was to take periodic manual frost in a timely manner can prevent loss of a crop, all the
temperature readings. With the advent of Sensor Networks it is more important since, to take the Pickberry example, each ton
now possible to devise a solution whereby the producer is of grapes can be worth US$1000 to US$4000.
notified virtually instantaneously if the temperature failed
outside acceptable parameters.
However, while all the focus is currently on using Sensor
Networks for the growing of grapes this is merely one of the
5. SENSOR NETWORKS & FOOD stages in wine production for which intelligent sensors can
GROWERS play a role. For example, temperature must be strictly
Of course, food processing companies are only one segment of controlled during the vinification process (i.e. the conversion
the Food Industry. Growers also have requirements that can be of grape juice into wine). This is so that yeasts attached to the
met by sensor networks. The most well know example is that grape can feed on the sugar to produce alcohol – for white
of the ‘smart vineyard’. The Australian Cooperative Research wine the temperature must be between 15°C to 20°C for
Centre (CRC) for micro technology and Motorola have fermentation, for red wine fermentation requires a temperature
devised a Sensor Network solution for the Australian Wine of between 25°C and 30°C. Furthermore, for this controlled
Industry[15]. The devices used in this project can measure fermentation process the presence of Sulphur Dioxide must be
wind speed and direction, temperature, light, humidity, soil added but this is monitored in accordance with strict European
moisture and leaf wetness. Given that weather conditions and Union guidelines.
the anticipation of same is a key factor in the production of
quality wine it is obvious that the use of a Sensor Network can
Intelligent Sensors can
be of great benefit to vine growers.
clearly play a role in the
fermentation process whether
Such a system also has the potential to give vine growers better it is in temperature or
information for monitoring the crop and can ultimately play a Sulphur Dioxide monitoring.
role in anticipating problems such as the presence of pests However, these two
such as phylloxera, an insect that sucks fluid from the grape examples are just one of the
vine which results in the rotting of the plant. many potential uses for
Sensor Networks in
The ubiquitous nature of the radio transmission of Sensor vinification – intelligent
Networks is also important here. By its nature agricultural land sensors play a role in
can vary widely and the same applies to vineyards. The everything from detecting the
Sensors can be deployed virtually anywhere in a vineyard as presence of malic acid to
long as they are in requisite range of each other. The other key tannins.
advantage here is cost. Traditionally climate sensors are The final step in the production process of course is storage.
expensive which precludes their use from most growers and Once again sensors can be used here to detect levels of
even then only on a limited scale. humidity and temperature in a cellar. Randomly deployed
sensors could also be potentially be used to detect what is
The above characteristics of sensor networks are not just useful commonly termed ‘corkage’ (air contact with the wine due to
to vine growers. Any fruit grower will have similar inadequate corking) in wine bottles or batches.
requirements, as indeed will growers of cereals, vegetables and
sugar beet. Once again the potential use of Sensor Networks is
wide ranging. 6.2 The Chill Chain
One of the greatest challenges for the Food Industry is for the
Monitoring of crops is at present performed manually and on a manufacturers of frozen foods, in particular meat and poultry.
somewhat ad-hoc basis. At times, this is a very onerous task Temperature must be maintained at a constant level from
given the very specific requirements of a crop. Mushrooms initial processing to final display by a retailer. However, given
the steps from production to sale this has up to now been an
4. onerous though essential requirement for frozen goods for analysing the data. The system will literally have to work
producers. This term coined for this issue is the Chill Chain. from ‘out of the box’. While this is admittedly a difficult goal
for any emerging technology it is critical to the success of
As implied above the Chill Chain consists of a number of Sensor Network Systems in the Food Industry.
steps. Primary chilling relates to removing the heat from the
carcass before it can be further processed or shipped. However, However, while deployment is a challenge, smart sensors
there can be startling differences in the surface temperature of already monitor the actual measurements required. Critical
a carcass and its deep temperature[17]. Once a previously measurements such a temperature, wind speed and humidity
chilled produced has been cut, minced, wrapped or cooked are already catered for and there is little that is new. One open
secondary chilling must take place. This is vital for ensuring research topic is the development of Sensors that can measure
that a product remains at a constant temperature during not only the presence of a particular ingredient or characteristic
transportation. but also the quantity or percentage of that characteristic. For
example, it would be useful not only to whether there is
Studies have shown that primary and secondary chilling are limestone in the soil but also the percentage composition of the
vital for maintaining potential shelf life. In studies[17] it was soil that is limestone. Similarly, while the presence of dioxins
found that vacuum packaged beef on average achieved only can be tested with current sensor technology the level of
25% of its potential shelf life, 2 weeks instead of 8 weeks. dioxins in products such as milk cannot currently be tested
This is due to a number of factors including loading the meat using smart sensors. Such information is important for quality
for transport at too high a temperature and the incomplete assurance programs and has to be carried out manually for the
cooling of boxed meat due to weak air movement. most part.
The other point of interest regarding the Food Industry is its
There is an obvious opportunity for sensor networks in primary use of relatively few and relatively generic software systems.
and secondary chilling, not only to monitor temperature but The output from any Sensor Network System must be easily
also to monitor airflow. Currently, despite the best intentions transferred to third party software such as MS Excel and SAP.
of manufacturers the possibility of error is very high. Not only Thus, any system must be open and have easy to use or even
is this a risk for the consumer but there is also much wastage if automated export functionality to other software.
shelf life is being reduced to a quarter of its potential.
8. FAILINGS OF SENSOR NETWORKS
Primary and secondary chilling take FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY
place in plant but these are only two
From the authors’ experience, there are a number of factors
steps in the Chain. Refrigeration
that act as serious barriers to entry for the use of Sensor
when transporting the goods much
Networks in the Food Industry:
provide an adequate air distribution.
It should be noted that the
refrigeration unit does not cool the • Reliability
goods. Rather it maintains them at the A recent deployment of Sensor Networks in two redwood
temperature at which they were trees in Sonoma, California found that 65% of the nodes
loaded. There are similar never returned data [18]. Similar problems were recorded
requirements for Off-site Cold when using Sensor Networks for habitat monitoring[19].
Storages, Central Distribution The former statistic would be unacceptable in any
Centres and Wholesalers and, of commercially deployed food monitoring network and it
course, Retailers. would be very difficult to make a business case for a
network where a significant proportion of the nodes never
work.
While primary and secondary chilling are the responsibility of
the processor, essentially manufacturers have no control once • Ease of Use
the goods leave their premises particularly if they do not have Food processing organisations tend to be technology
their only transportation. Ultimately, any fault in the chill agnostic. Microsoft based technology prevails as it is easy
chain will damage a frozen goods manufacturer’s reputation to use and install. For the non-technical user Sensor motes
even if this fault is caused by a third party. However are intimidating to deploy and use. Indeed, implementing a
mandating the use of a sensor network to monitor temperature Sensor Network lies outside the range of the average Food
and air flow in the other steps in the process can play a critical Industry Information Systems Professional.
role in the monitoring of food quality and can help prevent • Data gathering and Data Interpretation
spoiled goods reaching the end consumer. While Sensor Networks undoubtedly can play a significant
role in improving the availability of update data on a
7. FOOD INDUSTRY SYSTEM physical environment there is currently no standard way for
REQUIREMENTS gathering and interpreting the data. The Food Industry
The Food Industry involves complex processes and detailed relies heavily on standard reporting tools such as Crystal
regulation. By contrast, the typical Information Systems Reports and Brio and would be loathe to use non-standard
department wants software that is easy to use [5]. Any Sensor Java-based reporting GUIs.
Network System that is targeted for the Food Industry will • Organising Networks and Clustering
have to be easy to deploy. Food Processors are uninterested in
configuring sensors, their interfaces and the attendant software
5. There is at present no mechanism by which end users can Fergus O’Reilly is a lecturer in the Department of Electronic
organise their sensors for reporting purposes. Granted, Engineering in Cork Institute of Technology and a Principle
group IDs are available but there can be limited – for Investigator in the Centre for Adaptive Wireless Systems, Cork
example, two sensor groups might be monitoring the same Institute of Technology. (http://www.aws.cit.ie)
area and would be effectively the same sensor group from a
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