Obvious benefit: Climate Control Sensors from Bosch
Passengers sit in close proximity inside a vehicle. If the air conditioner is running in the energy-saving, circulating-air mode, the occupants will deplete the available oxygen, which increases the CO2 content in the passenger compartment. This results in drowsiness, decreased concentration and headaches. Using the Bosch Climate Control Sensor (CCS), it is possible to build energy-saving air conditioners, which will inject fresh air before the existing air in the passenger cabin becomes too stale.
| Benefit 1: Reduced fuel consumption and a clear head | Benefit 2: Reliable measurement results |
| Benefit 3: Future prospects | Applications |
Benefit 2: Reliable measurement results
The sensor uses a spectroscopic method to selectively measure the air's CO2 content. The light from a radiation source passes through a defined path before reaching the 2-channel radiation detector. The signal from the detector's CO2 channel changes as a function of the CO2 concen- tration, whereas the signal from the reference channel re- mains constant. The reference measurement serves to improve the sensor's long-term stability.
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