noun
vortex sensor
Technical term for a sensor that detects vortices, often used in flow measurement.
この流量計は渦流形センサを採用している。
This flow meter uses a vortex sensor.
Alternate spelling using the kana か for the first character; less common but seen in some technical documents.
Compound of 渦流 (かりゅう, 'vortex flow') + 形 (がた, 'type') + センサ ('sensor').