Now in its fourth edition, this successful book provides readers with an in-depth introduction to the theory of engineering measurements, measurement system performance, and instrumentation. Emphasis is placed on the use of uncertainty analysis in the design of measurement systems and the statistical nature of engineering variables. Readers will also gain a better understanding of concepts related to system behavior, sampling, and spectral analysis while utilizing the new interactive CD-ROM.
1. Basic Concepts of Measurement Methods. 2. Static and Dynamic Characteristics of Signals. 3. Measurement System Behavior. 4. Probability and Statistics. 5. Uncertainty Analysis. 6. Analog Electrical Devices and Managements. 7. Sampling, Digital Devices, and Data Acquisition. 8. Temperature Measurements. 9. Pressure and Velocity Measurements. 10. Flow Measurements. 11. Strain Measurement. 12. Metrology, Motion, Force, and Power Measurements. Appendix A: A Guide for Technical Writing. Appendix B: Property Data and Conversion Factors. Apppendix C: Laplace Transform Basics. Glossary of New Terms. Index.