Cool! Researchers find way to use HVAC ducts for wireless monitoring technology

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 12:49 in Physics & Chemistry

A new study by a team including a professor from North Carolina State University has found a way to implement wireless monitoring technology - with uses ranging from climate control to health and safety applications - by tapping into a building's heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) ducts. The finding could lead to significant time and cost savings for builders and building managers, since the systems can be put into place without the expense and effort of running wires throughout the buildings...

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