Magnetic field response sensors designed as passive inductor-capacitor
circuits produce magnetic field responses whose harmonic frequencies
correspond to states of physical properties for which the sensors
measure. Power to the sensing element is acquired using Faraday
induction. A radio frequency antenna produces the time varying magnetic
field used for powering the sensor, as well as receiving the magnetic
field response of the sensor. An interrogation architecture for
discerning changes in sensor's response frequency, resistance and
amplitude is integral to the method thus enabling a variety of
measurements. Multiple sensors can be interrogated using this method,
thus eliminating the need to have a data acquisition channel dedicated to
each sensor. The method does not require the sensors to be in proximity
to any form of acquisition hardware. A vast array of sensors can be used
as interchangeable parts in an overall sensing system.