6.2.b. RC Ch. 8: Q. 3, 7, 11, 15 3. Explain briefly the unique features, advantages, limitations, and practical applications of the seven multi-sensor data fusion methods discussed in this chapter. 7. (i) How do sensor networks enable applications of CCT? (ii) How can CCT improve industrial communication and sensor networks? 11. Explain some real-life applications of RFIDs in transportation, inventory management and control, maintenance, healthcare, and home/office automation. 15. Consider a typical three-echelon supply network. Explain with examples: (i) How can RFID tags reduce backorder (backlogging) cost? (ii) How can RFID tags reduce shrinkage (e.g., losses) in inventory, thus avoid stock shortages? (iii) Do RFID tags increase or decrease the setup cost? (iv) Do RFID tags change the probability distribution of demand?
