International Scientific Journals
of Scientific Technical Union of Mechanical Engineering "Industry 4.0"

Automated optical scanning systems for analysis of solid surfaces are presented in this work. The prototypes are capable of detecting various parameters and irregularities related to the surfaces of solid bodies by measuring the amplitude of modulated signals of the Electromagnetic Echo Effect. The systems allow various sizes of all kinds of surfaces to be scanned and the results to be visualized on a computer screen. The aim of this work is to present two prototype versions (which use analogue and digital measuring devices) and to show their capabilities. Their general purpose is to scan different areas of specimens and visualize their sensitivity to the Electromagnetic Echo
Effect onto a plot of coordinates but they are also capable of providing valuable information about structural, mechanical and electrical surface parameters.

The current work is related to improving security by developing a new type of fog sensors and devices. We investigate fogs and their ability to absorb and clean various pollutants from air, including chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents. Fog can be used very effectively for counteraction to terrorist attacks and weapons of mass destruction, as well as for prevention of industrial accidents and disasters. We present a device developed by us – Fog Detector 3 (FD-3), which main purpose is to continuously monitor the atmospheric air and to produce analogue signal proportional to the density of any present aerosols, including water fog. The main components of the device, as well as their connections and way of operation are described.