sensor probe

collocation in English

meaningsofsensorandprobe

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sensor
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsen.sər/us
/ˈsen.sɚ/
a device that is used to record that something is present or that there are changes ...
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probe
noun[C]
uk
/prəʊb/us
/proʊb/
an attempt to discover information by asking a lot ...
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(Definition ofsensorandprobefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Experimental results ofsensorprobepath as the robot locates the buried ethanol source.
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Recording stops when thesensorprobemakes contact with the source.
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Using this value of diffusion coefficient a value was found for the time required for detectable quantities of ethanol vapour to diffuse to thesensorprobeinsertion point.
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This paper includes details of experiments to characterise the sand used in this project, the robot search algorithm,sensorprobeand results of source location trials.
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The noise seems to originate from both an electronic circuit of the processing sensor signal and the mechanical contact between thesensorprobeand the specimen surface.
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They often consist of a handheld unit with asensorprobewhich can be swept over the ground or other objects.
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Once at the desired location, the physician locks the extended working channel in place and the steerablesensorprobeis removed.
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The footpad of each landing gear contained a 67in cm-long surface contactsensorprobe, which signaled the commander to switch off the descent engine.
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Composed of two parts, thesensorprobeand the control box, solid state thermostats are the most precise control available for griddle operation.
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The ship's doctor uses a variant of this model with a detachablesensorprobestored in the bottom compartment when not in use.
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Kirk launches asensorprobeinto the void.
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Kirk launches anothersensorprobewhich reveals the creature is protoplasmic in nature.
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Capacitive sensor probes are used to detect defects in polyethylene pipe gas pipeline.
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