COURSE DESCRIPTION
The need for taking measurements of fluctuating phenomena occurs fre-quently in many different fields of endeavor, from measuring the sideslip of vehicles during maneuvering at high speeds, to measuring the pressure in the combustion chamber of a rocket, to measuring the vital signs of a hospital patient. Modern computer technology can store and manipulate measurements tirelessly and yet more accurately compared to man, but the ultimate accuracy and reliability of measure-ments relies on the proper choice, installation, and calibration of the various sensors that are used.
This course is directed at people who are, or will be, involved with a need to measure fluctuating data. It describes the different types of transducers and sensors that can be used to measure these dynamic phenomena. The limitations and advantages of the various devices are described. In addition to the sensors, of course, are the signal conditioning techniques, including amplification and filtering. Noise is always present to some degree, so a thorough discussion of the means available to improve signal to noise is examined in detail. Examples of measurement techniques are given. Calibration and signal enhancement methods are described.
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