Date Approved
6-16-2026
Embargo Period
6-16-2027
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D. Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
College
Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering
Advisor
John Schmalzel, Ph.D.
Committee Member 1
Ravi Ramachandran, Ph.D.
Committee Member 2
Jie Li, Ph.D.
Committee Member 3
Cheng Zhu, Ph.D.
Committee Member 4
Thanh Nguyen, Ph.D.
Disciplines
Computer Engineering | Engineering
Abstract
The IEEE 1451 standard is a family of standards that defines a framework for smart transducers, including both sensors and actuators, to support consistent, interoperable, and cost-effective integration across diverse applications. However, the current IEEE 1451.4 standard templates only define the method for encoding Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) information for a broad range of sensor types and applications; they do not address actuator TEDS. Specific types of sensors and actuators are being developed to assess underground environmental conditions in cold regions with widespread permafrost. Evaluating subsurface conditions before construction can help prevent high construction expenses for structures built on permafrost. TEDS technology assists efficient system deployment by minimizing user intervention and lowering development and maintenance costs. To advance actuator integration, enhancements to the existing standard are required to introduce structured actuator classifications and machine-readable data formats. The contributions described in this dissertation provide a comprehensive taxonomy of actuator classes, along with standardized descriptions and interface definitions. In addition, it presents model IEEE 1451.4 actuator TEDS templates designed to support communication, data storage, and network interoperability across a wide range of actuator systems, thereby extending the applicability of the IEEE 1451 framework.
Recommended Citation
Kang, Jim, "DEVELOPMENT AND STANDARDIZATION OF TEDS ACTUATOR TEMPLATES UNDER IEEE 1451 FRAMEWORK" (2026). Theses and Dissertations. 3537.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/3537
