Instruments and Systems: Monitoring, Control, and Diagnostics Annotation << Back Sensor networks systems for monitoring and control T.V. KORNEEVA Fundamentals of building of sensor networks are described. The main areas development sensor networks are analyzed. The possibility to provide the greater efficiency are considered: advances in microelectronics, nanotechnology, development of self-powered power supplies (energoharvesters), use of MEMS-devices a.o. The main practical application of sensor networks in control and management systems are shown. Keywords: sensor networks, wireless sensor networks, sensors, power supplies, Internet, MEMS-systems, control, monitoring. Contacts: E-mail: Are@viniti.ru Pp. 28-41.