Builds a solid foundation in the fundamental concepts and principles of modern electrical measurement

Surveys the classical methods before delving into modern signal processing and computer-based techniques

Discusses estimation of measurement accuracy and uncertainty as well as signal conditioning

Includes coverage of virtual instrumentation and computer measuring systems

Contains numerous figures, tables, and equations

The field of electrical measurement continues to grow, with new techniques developed each year. From the basic thermocouple to cutting-edge virtual instrumentation, it is also becoming an increasingly "digital" endeavor. Books that attempt to capture the state-of-the-art in electrical measurement are quickly outdated. Recognizing the need for a text devoted to the major areas underlying modern electrical measurement, Slawomir Tumanski developed Principles of Electrical Measurement.

This text builds a solid foundation in the necessary background concepts and fundamentals needed to develop and use modern electrical instruments. The author first introduces the fundamentals-including main terms and definitions, methods of estimating accuracy and uncertainty, and standards of electrical quantities-and the classical methods of measurement. He then delves into data acquisition, signal conditioning, and signal processing for both analog and digital signals. The final chapter examines computer measuring systems and virtual measurement techniques. By focusing on the aspects that are common to all types of electrical measurement, the book ensures a solid understanding that can be easily applied in practice.

Whether used as an introduction to the field or as a reference to the essential concepts, Principles of Electrical Measurement provides the knowledge necessary to develop measurement solutions for any application.

INTRODUCTION TO MEASUREMENTS

FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS
Main Terms and Definitions
Uncertainty of Measurements
Standards of Electrical Quantities
References

CLASSIC ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS
Indicating Measuring Instruments
Recording and Displaying Measuring Instruments
Bridge Circuits
Potentiometers and Comparators
References

PROCESSING OF THE ANALOGUE MEASUREMENT SIGNALS
Signal Conditioning
Amplification of the Signals
Negative Feedback in the Measuring Technique
The Improvement of the Quality of the Analogue Signals
References

DIGITAL PROCESSING OF THE MEASUREMENT SIGNALS
Analogue to Digital Converters
Digital to Analogue Converters
Methods and Tools of Digital Signal Processing
Examples of Applications of Digital Signal Processing in Measurements
Digital Measuring Instruments
Intelligent Data Analysis
References

COMPUTER MEASURING SYSTEMS
Introduction
Input Circuits of the Measuring Systems
Data Acquisition Circuits DAQ
Data Communication in Computer Measuring Systems
Measuring Systems Basing on the Signal Processors
Virtual Measuring Systems
The Examples of Computer Measuring Systems
References
GLOSSARY OF SYMBOLS
ABBREVIATIONS
INDEX

Editorial Reviews

"…This text provides a basis for a sound understanding of the background concepts and fundamentals needed to develop and use modern electrical instruments. … The first section nicely describes basic statistical terms along with measurement standards to give readers a solid foundation … . The author then moves into classical electrical measurements. … there are many schematics and drawings showing very useful circuit topologies … . The equations are all worked out to give readers a good understanding of these bridge circuits and to help in choosing component values for an application. … The remainder of the book deals with some of the more recent types of measurement techniques and instrumentation. … there are a few good practical techniques given for reducing signal noise. … Students learning about electrical measurements mainly could use this book, but it could also benefit working engineers … . I found the beginning section on measurement errors and uncertainty to be a very useful addition as it is not generally covered in electrical circuit handbooks."
-IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, March/April 2007