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CHALLENGE MISSIONsensors, control, feedback, and physical computing

sensors, control, feedback, and physical computing

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Fail-safe design

An automated greenhouse opens vents when temperature exceeds 30 C. If the temperature sensor disconnects, its reading becomes 0 C, so the controller keeps vents closed.

  1. The failure value looks like a valid cold reading.
  2. Closed vents can worsen overheating.
  3. A fail-safe state and sensor-health check are needed.

Which design is safest?

MODELSensor System Blueprint
DATA
PROVEChoose with evidence
CLUE

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