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The Aircraft Nodal Data Acquisition System (ANDAS), based upon the short haul ZigBee networking standard, includes a wireless RX/TX electronics. It allows communication between a number of microminiature sensor assemblies (MSAs) and a USB Host module. As an MSA has to be cemented on a smooth surface, all electronics components are placed on one side of the flex board. When prompted by the Host, they collect the measurement data, and transmit it to the Host. An MSA incorporates an integrated sensor (capable of measuring acceleration, pressure, temperature and surface strains), a microcontroller, a ZigBee transceiver and a battery for power. The Host module also incorporates a microcontroller and a ZigBee transceiver counterpart. At the current state of firmware development, an ANDAS cluster consists of a Host interacting with up to 16 MSAs with 30 Hz data update rate. An MSA and a set of devices for ANDAS are shown in the photgraphs below.

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