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The Mathematics of Measurement is a historical survey of the introduction of mathematics to physics and of the branches of mathematics that were developed specifically for handling measurements, including dimensional analysis, error analysis, and the calculus of quantities. Using an interdisciplinary approach and the insights provided by historical studies, Roche clarifies well-known difficulties in the mathematics of measurement, some of which have plagued scientists for over a century. The book is primarily intended for physicists and scientists from related disciplines such as mathematicians or meteorologists, however, the level and breadth of the treatment should also make it interesting for advanced undergraduates in these fields, as well as for historians and philosophers of science. ... Read more

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Useless without lecture notes
If you hope to use this book to get a general overview of measurement systems, then you may be alright, but if you want to be able to perform actual calculations, you should look elsewhere.

This book contains absolutely no worked examples. This leads the reader unable to do the end of chapter problems as the book does not contain detailed mathematical definitions of some of the most important elements contained within in the problems.

For instance, in chapter two, you are required to calculate the environmental coupling constants. Sadly, no where in the book does it actually explain how to do this.

In summary, Principles of Measurements Systems is an incomplete volume, which reads more like a 1st draft than a 3rd edition.

Very disappointing.

quite challenging
I thought this book rather too challenging for the beginner and feel that unless you are pretty knowledgeable about the subject then there are other, simpler books that you should buy.

it is a good book
the book is good, one part is introducted in the textbook of our university. ... Read more

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Concrete Abstract Algebra develops the theory of abstract algebra from numbers to Gr"obner bases, while takin in all the usual material of a traditional introductory course.In addition, there is a rich supply of topics such as cryptography, factoring algorithms for integers, quadratic residues, finite fields, factoring algorithms for polynomials, and systems of non-linear equations.A special feature is that Gr"obner bases do not appear as an isolated example.They are fully integrated as a subject that can be successfully taught in an undergraduate context. Lauritzen's approach to teaching abstract algebra is based on an extensive use of examples, applications, and exercises.The basic philosophy is that inspiring, non-trivial applications, and exercises.The basic philosophy is that inspiring, non-trivial applications and examples give motivation and ease the learning of abstract concepts.This book is built on several years of experienced teaching introductory abstract algebra at Aarhus, where the emphasis on concrete and inspiring examples has improved student performance significantly. ... Read more

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The popular and practical Scientific Unit Conversion has been expanded, revised and updated here, to put even more engineering and academic conversions at your fingertips. This detailed guide is truly unique, giving accurate metric equivalents and conversion factors for no fewer than 10,000 scientific units with detailed descriptions of over 2,000. It covers the full gamut of science, technology and medicine, and deals with US, British, conventional metric, historic and SI units. This new edition includes: * New tables - presenting, for example, the detailed chronology of the definitions of the meter prototype, regional variations of old French units, the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (IPTS-1990) and improved tables in Ancient Times systems of measures * Additions to the A-Z listing of units - such as the G unit for the radiochemical yield either in the cgs or the SI systems, several units of turbidity, the pH definition ... * An updated listing of numerous US professional societies, with at least 20 new entries to the list * Updated bibliography and references * The pocket-sized format and slot-in user guide bookmark makes this handy and user-friendly, and renders the extraction of relevant information as simple as possible. It is a great time-saver, is packed with useful new information, and is a perfect addition to any research department, engineer's , scientist's or student's library. ... Read more

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only conversion reference you will ever need
Tired of looking through books to find the correct conversion factor to another unit? Well, so was I. Since I deal with international engineering contracts, this book saves a great deal of time. It is extremely well formatted and easy to use. This book not only has the usual units, but also Japanese, and ancient systems as well. You won't need any other book - ever. The author challenges you to find a unit not listed, and send it to him for inclusion in the next edition. That alone should give you an idea of how thorough it is! This is a must for any technical field. Well organized, and well worth the price of the book. A real bargin. Also, fun to read. It gives the approved units for various systems, and states which ones are on the phase-out. Good to know if you are doing technical writing, and need to keep your units within the standards listed. ... Read more

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The accurate measurement of temperature is a vital parameter in many fields of engineering and scientific practice. Responding to emerging trends, this classic reference has been fully revised to include coverage of the latest instrumentation and measurement methods.
Featuring:

• Brand new chapters on computerised temperature measuring systems, signal conditioning and temperature measurement in medicine
• Sections on noise thermometers, the development of photoelectric and multi-wavelength pyrometers and the latest IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards
• Coverage of fibre optic thermometers, imaging of temperature fields and measurement in hazardous areas
• Examination of virtual instruments in temperature measurement, and new methods for themometer calibration
• Many numerical examples, tables and diagrams

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***Book is published and available as of 6/03!!!

Doebelin's MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS: APPLICATION & DESIGN 5/e provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of measurement, instrumentation and experimentation for engineering students. The book is also an invaluable resource for engineering professionals.

MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS retains its original organization, with coverage of general concepts (Part I), measuring devices (Part II), and the manipulation, transmission and recording of data (Part III). The 5/e is updated throughout; it features expanded coverage of sensors, and the use of computer tools in measurement & data acquisition. Measurement techniques related to micro- and nano-technologies are also discussed, reflecting the growing importance of these technologies,

The newest computer methods are covered, and Doebelin has added a significant commercial software connection for users of the book. Specific coverage of MATLAB, SIMULINK, and the lab simulation package DASYLab are provided with the book. In addition, the DASYLab v.7 Student Edition is offered free to purchasers of the text through its website, located at www.McGrawHillEngineeringCS.com; this provides an easy-to-use tool for virtual instrumentation and data acquisition. ... Read more

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This laboratory manual is designed to be used with the text, Physical Science: What the Technology Professional Needs to Know. Developed for the aspiring technology professional with little or no background in the study of physics or chemistry, it provides the experience necessary for students to develop skills in experimentation and data interpretation.
Like all of the books in the critically acclaimed Preserving the Legacy series, this manual is easy to understand and use, with clear instructions and a discovery approach. The book contains 26 experiments that have been carefully selected to illustrate major physics and chemistry concepts. They require simple, inexpensive equipment and are designed to be completed within three hours.
Each experiment starts with a review of the background concepts, information, and formulas necessary to carry out the experiment. Three or four investigations are then presented, each with its own objectives, procedures, and interpretation. Next, students are asked to demonstrate their understanding by bringing together selected data and conclusions in the preparation of a "Report Sheet." In a final section, students are given the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the concepts by applying them to a new situation.
Topics addressed in the experiments include:
* Measurements
* Matter and energy
* Acids and bases
* Motion
* Electricity
* Optics
* Nuclear processes
* Chemical reactions ... Read more

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The way electronic instruments are built is
changing in a deeply fundamental way. It is making an evolutionary leap to a new method of design that is being called synthetic instruments. This new method promises to be the most significant advance in electronic test and instrumentation since the introduction of automated test equipment (ATE). The switch to synthetic instruments is beginning now, and it will profoundly affect all test and measurement equipment that will be developed in the future.
Synthetic instruments are like ordinary instruments in that they are specific to a particular
measurement or test. They might be a voltmeter that measures voltage, or a spectrum analyzer
that measures spectra. The key, defining difference is this: synthetic instruments are implemented
purely in software that runs on general purpose, non-specific measurement hardware with a high
speed A/D and D/A at its core. In a synthetic instrument, the software is specific; the hardware is generic. Therefore, the "personality" of a synthetic instrument can be changed in an instant. A
voltmeter may be a spectrum analyzer a few seconds later, and then become a power meter, or network analyzer, or oscilloscope. Totally different
instruments are implemented on the same hardware and can be switched back and forth in the blink of an eye.
This book explains the basics of synthetic instrumentation for the many people that will need
to quickly learn about this revolutionary way to design test equipment. This book attempts to
demystify the topic, cutting through, commercial hype, and obscure, vague jargon, to get to the
heart of the technique. It reveals the important basic underlying concepts, showing people how the synthetic instrument design approach, properly executed, is so effective in creating
instrumentation that out performs traditional approaches to T&M and ATE being used today.

* provides an overview and complete introduction to this revolutionary new technology

* enables equipment designers and manufacturers to produce vastly more functional and flexible instrumentation;it's not your father's multimeter!

* accompanying CD-ROM includes demo software from major vendors and data sheets for specialist ATE manufacturers ... Read more

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This two-volume reference work contains approximately 40,000 international tradenames by which more than 6,000 generic chemicals are known and marketed worldwide. This unique sourcebook allows the user to locate tradename equivalents of generic chemicals. As an added feature, this edition provides extensive information about the generic chemicals and includes a separate listing of tradename products containing the chemical entry as a major constituent. No other source provides as comprehensive a cross section of the chemical industry. The chemical products that are included find application in the surfactant, paint, agriculture, cosmetic, food, plastics, elastomer and specialty chemical industries. ... Read more

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The need for accurate acoustic prediction in many environments, including vehicles, aircraft, buildings, site planning, sound barriers and industrial plants, together with an increasing concern for the natural environment, has led to considerable software development and experimentation in recent years.Detailing the latest advances in this area, this book features the proceedings of the Third International Conference on Modelling and Experimental Measurements in Acoustics.

Topics covered are:Ambient Noise Problems;Environmental Noise;Building Acoustics; Industrial Noise and Vibrations;Sound Absorption Barriers;Sound Reproduction and Visualisation; Aero- and Hydro-Acoustics;Underwater Acoustics;Detection Systems;Acoustic Modelling Studies; Wave Propagation;and Advanced Applications. ... Read more

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Meticulous, concise and to the point.
Typical of McGovern's style, this book is written in a very concise and meticulous manner. Despite the very many excellent publications available addressing the subject area of thermodynamics, a lot of the language and terminology adopted tends to be outdated. McGovern is consistent, unambiguous and up-to-date in his choice of language. His case studies are well chosen, well worked and serve to reinforce the subject matter. The summaries and practical tips are most useful.

The author argues in favour of adopting the new convention of taking work inputs as positive. Whilst people familiar with the old convention might find this a good enough reason for not using the book, they shouldn't be deterred. Personally, I feel that the use of a formal sign convention (old or new) for heat and work should be de-emphasised. Instead, students might benefit more if they were encouraged to adopt a more intuitive approach to assessing energy interactions.

The introduction of "exergy analysis" as a topic in current thermodynamics textbooks is most welcome. McGovern rightly devotes a section of his book to the treatment of this important topic. To reinforce the idea that exergy is destroyed during an actual process however, I feel that the author might have incorporated the "exergy balance" concept to conclude his treatment of this subject.

Nevertheless, the book is very easy to read and certainly achieves its stated objectives in providing a rigorous treatment of the subject matter with limited material. Anyone reading this book will definitely gain something from it. ... Read more

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'Sensors' is the first self-contained series to deal with the whole area of sensors. It describes general aspects, technical and physical fundamentals, construction, function, applications and developments of the various types of sensors.
This is the first of two volumes focusing on chemical and biochemical sensors providing definitions, typical examples of chemical and biochemical sensors and historical remarks. It describes chemical sensor technologies and interdisciplinary tasks in the design of chemical sensors. The major part consists of a description of basic sensors. They include electrolyte sensors, solid electrolyte sensors, electronic conductivity and capacitance sensors, field effect sensors, calorimetric sensors, optochemical sensors, and mass sensitive sensors. This volume is an indispensable reference work for both specialists and newcomers, researchers and developers. ... Read more

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The first all-inclusive reference on sensors in industry and science! Finally -- a current and comprehensive guide to commercially available sensors that will help engineers, scientists, and technicians pinpoint the optimum sensor for any given application, enabling you to check the specs for your required component more easily and more reliably than ever! Also features: specific advice on selecting and using the optimum sensor for any given application; full descriptions of hands-on applications in various industries; and practical insights on how to ensure more flexible control via sensors. ... Read more

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Review for the Sensors Handbook
The sensors handbook is mainly a collection of 75 research articles. The articles describe research on various sensor systems in industry and academia. For example, chapters 11-15 are review papers on MEMS research in a few US universities, and Chapter 27 is about research on a networked smart sensor system. The information in these papers say little about design of sensors and sensor systems, seletion and specs. of sensors, setting up sensors, and advantages/disadvantages of various sensors. In summary, I found that Sensors Handbood did not contain the kind of information I expected to find in such a handbook and therefore it was not very useful. ... Read more