Sensorinformation
Sensorinformation refers to the data and metadata that describe sensors and their measurements. It encompasses the characteristics of the sensing device as well as the observations it produces. Proper sensor information supports discovery, interoperability, data integration, provenance tracking, and data quality assessment across systems and over time.
Typical metadata elements include sensor type (temperature, humidity, pressure); measurement range, accuracy, resolution, drift; operating conditions
Standards and ontologies support interoperability. Notable examples include SensorML and the Semantic Sensor Network (SSN) ontology
Sensorinformation is essential in industrial automation, environmental monitoring, smart cities, and healthcare. It enables data fusion
Effective management involves cataloging sensors, registering devices, regular calibration, monitoring health and lifecycle, and maintaining provenance