Wireless DAQ Systems Built for Precision Damage Monitoring
Seamlessly collect, process, and transmit structural data using flexible wireless acquisition systems tailored for complex environments.
Empowering Smarter, Cable-Free Damage Monitoring
Monitoring structural damage requires consistent, accurate, and often remote data collection across environments where wired systems fall short. Wireless DAQ Systems for Damage Monitoring offer scalable, mobile, and high-resolution data acquisition capabilities to track vibrations, stress, crack expansion, displacement, and thermal changes across critical infrastructure. These systems eliminate physical cabling challenges, reduce installation time, and enhance flexibility for field deployment.
This page introduces solutions engineered to meet the evolving needs of infrastructure stakeholders and decision-makers. As a leading B2B company with a strong North American presence, Damage Detection Tech provides advanced wireless DAQ systems that integrate easily with cloud platforms, mobile devices, and edge processors. Our systems are backed by rigorous R&D, product testing, and a commitment to reliability. We help clients across industries gain clear visibility into damage risks and optimize inspection strategies using intelligent, connected tools.
Hardware Components
Crack Sensors
- Measure strain and stress changes in materials.
- Models: Gaotek’s Foil Strain Gauges provide high accuracy and durability for long-term monitoring.
Piezoelectric Accelerometers
- Capture vibrations and dynamic responses indicating structural anomalies.
Piezoelectric Accelerometers
- Detect the initiation and propagation of cracks on surfaces.
Crack Sensors
Wireless Communication Devices
- Serve as bridges between the wireless DAQ units and central servers or cloud.
- Support protocols like Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or proprietary RF communication for reliable data transfer.
IoT Gateways
- Battery-powered nodes placed near sensors collect data and send it wirelessly to gateways.
Wireless Sensor Nodes
Software & Systems
Data Management and Analysis Platform
- Centralized software for storing, visualizing, and analyzing collected data.
- Enables trend analysis, threshold-based alerts, and damage detection algorithms to predict structural health.
Data Acquisition Software
- Gaotek’s DAQ control and monitoring software allows configuration, calibration, and management of wireless DAQ units.
- Features real-time data streaming, event-triggered acquisition, and customizable sampling rates.
Alert & Notification Systems
- Automatic notifications via email or SMS when sensor readings exceed predefined thresholds, allowing timely intervention.
Cloud Integration & Remote Access
- Secure cloud-based platforms provide remote monitoring and data backup.
- Access dashboards via web or mobile apps for real-time status updates and report generation.
System Components
Key Features and Functionalities
- Wireless Multi-Channel Data Acquisition
Supports simultaneous acquisition from multiple analog and digital sensors (strain, temperature, displacement, acoustic, and more) - Mobile and Portable Systems
Battery-powered DAQs suited for remote, constrained, or mobile inspection sites - High-Speed Sampling Rates
Real-time monitoring of structural responses under dynamic loading and vibration events - Data Logging and Buffering
Onboard memory with auto-upload to cloud or edge processors for offline resilience - Secure Wireless Communication
Encrypted data transmission over Wi-Fi, LoRa, Zigbee, and proprietary RF protocols - Seamless Integration
Works with dashboards, alert systems, and mobile inspection apps
Compatibility
- Compatible with GAO Tek’s wide sensor line: crack, displacement, vibration, thermal, and strain sensors
- Cloud-ready with support for GAO RFID’s platform tools and edge modules
- Supports standard data formats (CSV, JSON, XML) for downstream processing
- Interfaces with external software systems including SCADA, PLCs, and digital twins
Applications
- Bridge expansion and deformation monitoring
- Real-time stress and vibration tracking in skyscrapers
- Crack detection in dams and tunnels
- Earthquake and seismic response monitoring
- Manufacturing line structural fatigue analysis
- Railway and trackbed monitoring
Industries Served
- Transportation Infrastructure
- Energy and Utilities
- Defense and Aerospace
- Construction and Civil Engineering
- Mining and Heavy Industry
- Research Institutions
Relevant U.S. & Canadian Industry Standards
- ASTM E1049
- IEEE 1451
- ISO 10816
- AASHTO R18
- CSA S6
Smart DAQ System Deployment on Florida Toll Bridges
A Florida transportation authority deployed wireless DAQ systems from Damage Detection Tech to monitor stress and expansion joint behavior across aging toll bridges. By leveraging high-frequency data acquisition and mobile relay units, the system provided immediate alerts during high-traffic stress events. This improved response time and reduced manual inspections by 55%.
Manufacturing Plant Structural Load Testing in Michigan
An automotive manufacturer in Detroit implemented wireless DAQ for non-invasive structural load tests within their stamping facility. The systems allowed engineers to remotely measure support beam deflections during full production shifts, optimizing load redistribution and improving workplace safety.
Vibration Monitoring in Vancouver’s Underground Tunnels
A metro infrastructure firm partnered with Damage Detection Tech to install DAQ units in subterranean tunnels under Vancouver. Real-time vibration and stress data enabled proactive adjustments during nearby construction activities, preventing minor cracks from developing into structural issues.
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Want to explore how Wireless DAQ Systems for Damage Monitoring can elevate your project or infrastructure strategy? Our team is ready to help. Contact Damage Detection Tech for detailed information, product consultations, or to request a custom deployment plan.