CHALLENGE MISSIONsensors, control, feedback, and physical computing
sensors, control, feedback, and physical computing
INDEPENDENT DEFENSEINDEPENDENT TRANSFER
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.
The failure value looks like a valid cold reading.
Closed vents can worsen overheating.
A fail-safe state and sensor-health check are needed.