A system and a method for measuring properties and health of structures
are disclosed. The system comprises a number of sensors connected to a
single antenna. Each sensor has a body that defines an electromagnetic
resonator. The electromagnetic resonator produces a response signal in
response to an interrogation signal. The body is coupled to the structure
to so as to allow the parameters of interest alter the resonance
properties of the electromagnetic resonators thereby altering the
response signal. The sensor further includes a coupler that is coupled to
the body. The coupler transfers the interrogation signal into the
electromagnetic resonator and transfers the response signal from the
electromagnetic resonator. The system further includes an interrogator
that generates and transmits the interrogation signal to the sensor. The
interrogator also receives the response signal.