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This book brings together contributions from internationally renowned experts in the biochip field. These chapters present not only the authors' latest research work, but also discuss current trends in biochip technology. Specific topics include microarray technology and its applications, microfluidics, drug discovery, detection technology, lab-on-chip technology and bioinformatics. Both newcomers to the field and experienced biochip researchers will benefit from this book. ... Read more

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'Practical Temperature Measurement' introduces the concepts of temperature and its measurement to engineers, physicists and chemists of all disciplines. The author describes the wide range of techniques and specific devices available for temperature measurement and provides guidance for the selection of a particular method for a given application. It is of value to engineering and physics postgraduates studying modules on instrumentation and process control and, in addition, for practical project work requiring an understanding of temperature measurement methods.

For postgraduates and industrialists faced with the task of selecting a particular measurement method or sensor for an experiment, product or process, this text provides both thorough descriptions of the various techniques, as well as guidance for their selection.

Essential for all those who need to measure temperature in real-life situations

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A very useful book
Although the title of this book is called "Practical Temperature Measurement" it could just as easily be called "The Temperature Measurement Encyclopaedia". This is because is it has a very comprehensive review of many different temperature measurement techniques, all divided into convenient groups. Written and presented in a clear and logical manner, this book can be used by not only a novice, who wishes to discover something for the first time, but also by the more experienced reader who wishes to review a topic or search for alternatives. This book reads as a combination of a text book and a handy pocket guide. At the end of each chapter the author provides a useful list of sources of further information, both in book format and web-site addresses. This book will be of great interest and use to anyone with either a general or working knowledge of temperature and its measurement. ... Read more

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Finally, a complete guide to the correct use of precision measuring instruments for all types of "gearhead" work. The text starts with a general discussion of the importance of measurement and accuracy, then moves through the various instruments used to accomplish the tasks, including: micrometers, calipers, burrettes, multimeters, Plastigates, dial indicators, compression gauges, vacuum gauges, dwell meters, leakdown testers, torque wrenches, feeler gauges, telescoping gauges, and timing wheels. Hundreds of photos and diagrams show the correct techniques to ensure accurate measurement the first time, every time. ... Read more

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This comprehensive and authoritative dictionary provides clear definitions of units, prefixes, and styles of weights and measures within the Systeme International (SI), as well as traditional, and industry-specific units. It also includes general historical and scientific background, covering the development of the sequential definitions and sizing of units. This new reference work will prove invaluable to professional scientists, engineers, technicians as well as to students and the general user. ... Read more

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The third edition emphasizes a concentrated revision of Parts II & III (leaving Part I virtually intact). The larger sections will show greater elaboration of the basic concepts of stochastic processes, typical sequences of random variables, and a greater emphasis on realistic methods of spectral estimation and analysis. There are problems, exercises, and applications throughout. Aimed at senior graduate students in electrical engineering, math, and physics departments. ... Read more

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Professor Gerardo
Is the best book for Engineers in electronics

Brief but complete, With proofs but parsimonious ones
If you have taken a typical EE signals and systems course, you might well enjoy this book as a refresher or reference (most of part I). Esp., the brevity but higher rigor of proofs is appreciated. A lot of part I and all of part II contain advanced sigs. & sys. material, and part III is a admittedly brief presentation of random processes, and estimation, etc. The strength of the book as a learning device is parts I-II. As a ref. the entire book is worthwhile. ... Read more

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This monograph provides a careful review of the major statistical techniques used to analyze regression data with nonconstant variability and skewness. The authors have developed statistical techniques--such as formal fitting methods and less formal graphical techniques-- that can be applied to many problems across a range of disciplines, including pharmacokinetics, econometrics, biochemical assays, and fisheries research.While the main focus of the book in on data transformation and weighting, it also draws upon ideas from diverse fields such as influence diagnostics, robustness, bootstrapping, nonparametric data smoothing, quasi-likelihood methods, errors-in-variables, and random coefficients. The authors discuss the computation of estimates and give numerous examples using real data. The book also includes an extensive treatment of estimating variance functions in regression. ... Read more

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From reviews of the first edition: "Extremely useful to metrologissts and to anyone interested in measurement errors"- Measurement Science and Technology

"I suggest that every technical library should own a copy of Measurement Errors. Serious experimentalists whose interests are broad will surely want to examine the book with the intent of buying it". - Applied Mechanics Review

A practical reference on theory and methods of estimating measurement errors and uncertainty for scientists and engineers in industry and experimental research. Building from the fundamentals of measurement theory, the book offers a wealth of practial recommendations and procedures. It differs from the majority of books in that it balances coverage of probabilistic methods with detailed information on the characterization, calibration, standardization and limitations of mesuring instruments, with specific examples from both electrical and mechanical systems, making the book useful to both the theorist and experimentalist

In addition to a general updating to include current research, new material in this edition includes increased coverage of indirect measurements, with a new, simpler,more efficient method for this class of measurements.

Rabinovich was head of the Laboratory of Theoretical Metrology at the All-Union State Research Institute of Metrology in the former Soviet Union. His theory of galvanometrical self-balancing instruments led to the creation of numerous new measuring devices. ... Read more

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Advanced Book About Metrology
As an experimental physicist by education I picked up this book to brush up my measurement knowledge. I was really surprised to discover that this book is about metrology and not experimental physics measurements. In fact it was very educating for me to read about the many differences between those two closely related trades.

Especially I liked the first chapter it has a philosophical depth. Most of it can be read like poetry: enjoying every day a few pages. The deep and thoughtful understanding of the author is stunning.

The following chapters are of a strong varying quality: some trivial, some educational. The mathematics can be followed (or looked up) by people with a physics background. It is not always clear to me why at some points the details of the calculations are spelled out and at others not.

This book is definitely not a textbook or an introduction to the field. You should already have a basic knowledge of the subject. ... Read more

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An almost complete reference.
This is a very complete and useful reference work for anyone who deals with measurements. I have been able to find almost every term I have looked for in this book. Every measurement professional should be able to find a place on their working bookshelf for it. However, there is one glaring omission: the word "metrology" (the science of measurement) is NOT one of the entries in the book! ... Read more

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Lisa has an important homework assignment--to measure something in several different ways. She has to use standard units like inches and nonstandard units like paper clips to find out height, width, length, weight, volume, temperature, and time. Lisa decides to measure her dog, Penny, and finds out ...

Penny's nose = 1 inch long
Penny's tail = 1 dog biscuit long
Penny's paw print = 3 centimeters wide

... and that's only the beginning! Lisa learns a lot about her dog and about measuring, and even has fun doing it.

This clear and engaging concept book, delivered with a sense of humor, is certain to win over the most reluctant mathematician.
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Perfect for teaching measuring!
I used this book with my kindergarteners and they adored it! They already knew Penny from the book about maps so they were excited to listen to a Penny book in math. We used it as our starting point to get an overview on measurement and then went back to specific sections of the book to learn about each type of measurement. When Lisa used herself as a measuring tool, the students used their bodies as measuring tools. When Lisa used dog biscuits to measure Penny, we measured things in the room with dog biscuits. There are so many ways to do the things that Lisa does in the classroom and bring this book, and measuring, alive!

A homework assignment that is fun and exciting!
This engaging book teaches the difference between standard and non-standard measurement. Lisa and Penny, her dog take us on a measuring adventure for a homework assignment. A classic for explaining such a difficult concept! My 2nd and 3rd graders loved it! A sure-fire way to invite and excite!

I loved this"making measuring fun" book.
It was so exciting to find a book that focused on making math and measuring fun. What fun it is for kids to relate learning with their everyday surroundings. Children almost always have access to dogs in their house or neighborhood. After reading this book, my students voluntarily measured their dogs and everyday household items. They were learning and having fun at the same time thanks to Penny, the Boston Terrier. ... Read more

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This new edition presents a new, updated approach to forest measurement that takes into account all of a forests resources, describes the use of mensuration as a monitoring tool, presents current forest management principles, and much more. ... Read more

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A Classic Still Available
First, let's correct an error. The 3rd edition was published in 1982 by John Wiley & Sons so the date of "February 1993" is not when the edition came out (maybe its when Krieger Publ. took over).

This is a classic text dealing with all aspects of forest measurements - from individual trees to rather sophisticated forest inventory techniques. It is the ONLY text that contains associated mathematics beyond the basics. It is the ONLY text that deals with metric scale of measurements, especially with point sampling. ... Read more

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Great handy pocket guide
We had one - but lost it - and went out and bought the same again. Need I say more? Small (maybe too small for some users), nice simple layout, every kind of conversion we need. Includes several odd measurements as well as UK/US standards + metrics.

Handy Book for useful facts and conversions.
This book along with "Measure for Measure" make a great pair.
Good reference for the home (and briefcase) library.

The Bible Of Measurements
This is the greatest little book of measurements, conversions and easy to understand formulas. It is great for everyone in the family. This is a great reference book.

WOW!
This is greatest reference ever! I carry it with me everyday at school and it helps me with Geometry, Chemistry, and Physics. Its compact size makes it the ideal pocket refernce!

great full of info
this book is great it is a little out of date it does not indlude metric prefixes yotta,zetta,yocto, and zepto, it is a very good book for anyone who needs a pocket guide in math ... Read more

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A practical introductory guide to the principles of process measurement and control.Written for those beginning a career in the instrumentation and control industry or those who need a refresher, the book will serve as a text or to supercede the mathematical treatment of control theory that will continue to be essential for a well-rounded understanding.The book will provide the reader with the ability to recognize problems concealed amongst a mass of data and provide minimal cost solutions, using available technology. ... Read more

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'Measurement and Instrumentation Principles' is the latest edition of a successful book that introduces undergraduate students to the measurement principles and the range of sensors and instruments that are used for measuring physical variables. Completely updated to include new technologies such as smart sensors, displays and interfaces, the 3rd edition also contains plenty of worked examples and self-assessment questions (and solutions). In addition, a new chapter on safety issues focuses on the legal framework, electrical safety and failsafe designs, and the author has also concentrated on RF and optical wireless communications. Fully up-to-date and comprehensively written, this textbook is essential for all engineering undergraduates, especially those in the first two years of their course.

Completely updated Includes new technologies such as smart sensors and displays ... Read more

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Similiarity and Dimensional Methods in Mechanics, 10th Edition is an English language translation of this classic volume examining the general theory of dimensions of physical quantities, the theory of mechanical and physical similarity, and the theory of modeling. Several examples illustrate the use of the theories of similarity and dimensions for establishing fundamental mechanical regularities in aviation, explosions, and astrophysics, as well as in the hydrodynamics of ships. Other interesting areas covered include the general theory of automodel motions of continuum media, the theory of propagation of explosion waves in gases, the theory of one-dimensional nonestablished motion in gases, the fundamentals of the gas-dynamics theory of atom-bomb explosion in the atmosphere and the theory of averaging of gaseous flows in channels. Aspects of modeling include the dimensionless characteristics of compressor operation, the theories of engine thrust, and efficiency of an ideal propeller for subsonic and supersonic speeds. Similiarity and Dimensional Methods in Mechanics, 10th Edition is an ideal volume for researchers and students involved in physics and mechanics. ... Read more

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The author compares five primitive life forms from the Burgess Shale of over 500,000,000 years ago to five new technologies invented or developed in the first decade of the twentieth century in terms of their development and importance both in the past and for the future. He speculates on some possible alternative courses of history if different events had occurred during the first decade and what effect those alternative courses might have had on our lives today. ... Read more

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This new textbook and reference makes it easy to make an informed choice among sensors and signal conditioning systems. The book's broad coverage includes: electrical and physical standards; analog signal conditioning; noise and coherent interference; DC and AC null methods; sensor mechanisms and applications; electrical measurements; digital interfaces; digital signal conditioning; measurement system design examples; and more. The few other texts available on this topic lack the breadth of coverage and fail to cover recent changes in standards.An excellent sourcebook for students and practicing engineers alike, Introduction to Instrumentation and Measurements includes all the general information on instrumentation and measurements, as well as the technical details you need to apply your knowledge in the real world. There is no other text like it. ... Read more

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Very Confusing Book
Very confusing and makes the reader struggle to understand what the writer wants to explain.

Reference and Textbook
Sensing/measurement technologies are presented for a very wide variety of effects. Covers enough of the details to be useful to a real engineer but does not force the reader to wade though every possible issue to find out what is really critical in a design area. This is the strength of the book and not very common especially for books of it's breath. The book is very up to date which is also rare for a survey book. Worth using as a real reference, it will not just set on the bookshelf. ... Read more

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For nearly thirty years, the Instrument Engineers' Handbook has been the most widely-used reference in its field.Changes in the profession since 1981 necessitate these updated editions, which include new sections covering the developments of the last decade and a new international perspective (the books have not been available before outside the USA). The two volumes cover all topics process control and instrument engineers use in their everyday work.


The two volumes comprise nearly 3000 pages, with thousands of illustrations. Completely revised for the first time since the early 80s, they cover all the latest advances in control hardware, transmitters, displays, DCS, PLC and computer systems. The books provide the tools needed to make sophisticated equipment selection and solve operating problems quickly. There are sections devoted to 500 major topics. There are over 100 new contributors (900 rejected).The Instrument Engineers' Handbook takes a practical and down-to-earth approach and covers all the topics used by process control and instrument engineers in their everyday work, providing quick access to specific information. ... Read more

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Authoritative book on Process Control
This book is a Must Have in your Engineering Library.
Liptak provides extensive detail for this to be your one-stop-shop for controls as well as a great introduction & encyclopedia for the rookies.
Hats off to Liptak and his team.
Just brace yourself for the 1,500 pages of information !! ;)

This is like the bible for process control
The first edition was published in 1969, the second edition was released in 1982 (Volume 1) and 1985 (Volume 2). This latest edition comprises over 3000 pages between the 2 volumes. Each volume includes 8 chapters with many sub-headings per chapter.

The Flow Measurement (29 sub-headins) and Analytical Instrumentation (60 sub-headings) chapters were heavily revised for the 1995 edition of VOLUME 1. PLC's & Other Logic Devices (10 subheadings), DCS & Computer-based Systems (16 sub-headings) and Process Control Systems (27 sub-headings) were largely rewritten for the 1995 edition of VOLUME 2. Within each product-oriented sub-heading (eg. Magnetic Flowmeters, Infrared Analyzers, DCS Basic Packages), in addition to extensive treatment of the applicable technology, a comprehesive listing of manufacturers and typical price ranges is provided. Under Process Control Systems, a diverse group of applications (Airhandler Controls, Clean Room Controls, Distillation Advanced Controls, Compressor Controls, Reactor Control & Optimation and many others) is profiled. Throughout this handbook, process control is treated in the time-domain to minimize mathematical complications implicit in frequency-domain analysis. Its focus is the practicding engineer and explains most control phoenomena visually.

Over 250 contributing authors are listed, including many prestigious names immediately recognizable by process control professionals. Liptak personally authored a substantial number of revised and up-dated easlier contribution of pioneering practitioners. This opus is a tour de force.

Liptak is a long-time industrial consultant, teaches a graduate course in advanced process control at Yale and writes the widely-followed Lessons Learned feature in CONTROL magazine. He has also lectured at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and been published on the editorial pages of the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. ... Read more