The Industrial Microwave Sensors volume from the Artech House Microwave Library (Hardcover) presents a comprehensive reference for professionals involved in the design, implementation, and optimization of microwave-based sensing systems. This hardcover edition consolidates advanced theoretical foundations with practical engineering insights, covering sensor types including resonant, transmission, and reflection configurations. The book systematically explains how microwave sensors detect material properties such as moisture content, density, and dielectric constant across industrial environments like food processing, chemical manufacturing, and material handling.

Detailed chapters address signal processing techniques, antenna integration, and calibration methods, supported by mathematical models and real-world case studies. The physical binding features durable board covers and sewn signatures, ensuring long-term use in laboratory or field settings. The text is printed on high-opacity paper with clear diagrams and schematics that facilitate comprehension of complex electromagnetic interactions.

Pricing reflects considerable value for a specialized technical resource, offering an accessible entry point for university libraries, corporate research teams, and individual engineers seeking to deepen their expertise in non-contact measurement technologies. The content deliberately avoids promotion of any single manufacturer’s equipment, focusing instead on principles applicable across commercial sensor designs. Readers will find thorough treatment of factors affecting measurement accuracy—frequency selection, power levels, environmental compensation—without overpromising performance limits.

The book’s structure supports both sequential study and topic-specific reference, with index entries cross-referenced by application and component type. This edition maintains relevance for ongoing industrial automation trends, remaining agnostic of any specific calendar edition or update. Its sturdy construction withstands frequent handling in shared technical libraries.

The writing style balances academic rigor with clear explanations suitable for engineers entering the field. Coverage extends to emerging topics such as microwave tomography and sensor arrays for multipoint monitoring. The volume’s moderate price point makes it a pragmatic investment for building a personal technical library or supplementing an organization’s engineering resources.