A system and method for monitoring at least one characteristic of a vehicle is provided, wherein the method includes generating a data set that includes data responsive to the at least one characteristic. In the semiconductor device, an interface layer is provided between a semiconductor layer made of active polycrystalline silicon and an insulating layer made of silicon oxide. An apparatus for stabilizing dendritic web growth is also described. In an alternate embodiment, the pressure and volume of fluid in the tubular guide wire is maintained by utilizing an apparatus to crimp the end of the tubular guide wire, effectively sealing the inside bore of the tubular guide wire.