{"id":2381,"date":"2019-04-11T20:29:35","date_gmt":"2019-04-11T20:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/2381\/what-is-daq-everything-you-need-to-know-about-data-acquisition"},"modified":"2020-03-26T19:36:48","modified_gmt":"2020-03-26T19:36:48","slug":"what-is-daq-everything-you-need-to-know-about-data-acquisition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/2381\/what-is-daq-everything-you-need-to-know-about-data-acquisition\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is DAQ? Everything You Need to Know About Data Acquisition"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re interested in data acquisition you started at the right time. The world generated over 90%<\/a> of its data in the past two years, making it necessary for our top-minds to make sense of large batches of information.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But, this is the DIY generation<\/a>.\u00a0You don’t have to take a course to learn all you need to know about data acquisition.\u00a0<\/p>\n

From the worlds cellphone data to ultrasound technology, data acquisition is something you should understand.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On that note, if you want to learn how DAQ works and how it can make your job easier, read on for the gist.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What Is Data Acquisition?\u00a0<\/h2>\n

The world is full of physical signals that need to be tracked, recorded, and processed. Data acquisition is the process of digitizing these physical signals.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For example, light intensity and temperature are two physical wave-forms (signals) that people record and report for the general population. In order for either signal to be stored and shared on a platform far-reaching enough for a global audience, or even between technicians, those signals must be converted to digital data.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Medical DAQ\u00a0<\/h2>\n

The human brain generates electrical signals<\/a> as neurons (nerve cells) pass information between each other. This process can be acquired and processed by a system which displays onto an EEG (electroencephalogram).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ultrasounds\u00a0capture live data<\/a>\u00a0through sound waves, these physical signals can only be displayed to a mother after data acquisition takes place.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Real-time data acquisition<\/a>\u00a0is a superset of these solutions, making instant updates on patients in critical condition. This form of DAQ involves processing speed and can be enhanced through better DAQ systems technology.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Industrial DAQ\u00a0<\/h2>\n

DAQ is responsible for things like nuclear reactor tube testing, preventing meltdowns, and tracking data for higher energy efficiency.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Areas like film and sound quality, airborne communications, and pipeline tests all start as physical information that needs converting to digital data.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Industrial DAQ has also made it easier for large companies to make changes to their in-house technologies. Active updates from raw data allow for leaders to access which technology needs improvement.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Other areas include:\u00a0<\/p>\n