Course detail

Measurement Technique

FSI-XMTAcad. year: 2014/2015

The course introduces the students to the principles of computer-supported measurement systems. Possible errors in measurements performed by these systems, their corrections and methods of interpretation of the obtained data are explained.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

After the course, the students are able to design simple measurement systems made of standard components, for example for measurements of length, temperature, location etc., to evaluate the obtained data and to analyze the possible faults of the measurement chain.

Prerequisites

Students are expected to have basic knowledge of metrology, electrotechnics and PC skills.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Teaching is suplemented by practical laboratory work.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Course-unit credit is conditioned by 100% attendance at laboratory practicals and approved reports. Examination has a written and an oral part and tests student’s knowledge and his/her ability to apply it in practice.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The objective of the course is to introduce the students to the computer-supported measurement systems.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Seminars are compulsory, attendance is monitored. Absence can be compensated on agreement with the teacher.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Bernstein: PC Messlabor. Franzis Verlag 1998 ISBN 3-7723-5733-4
Hofmann, D., Handbuch Messtechnik und Qualitatssicherung : Berlin : Verlag Technik 1986.
Hofmann: Priemyselná meracia technika. ALFA Bratislava 1988 ISBN 80-05-00139-8
Krsek,Osanna, Kuric, Prostrednik: Strojárska metrológia a riadenie kvality, STU Bratislava 2002 ISBN 80-227-1789-4
Profos, Pfeifer: Handbuch der industriellen Messtechnik. Oldenbourg München, 1994, ISBN 3-486-22592-8

Recommended reading

Daďo, S., Kreidl, M. Senzory a měřicí obvody : Praha : Vydavatelství ČVUT v Praze 1996.
FRADEN, J. Handbook of Modern Sensors: Physics, Designs, and Applications. Springer. 2010. 678 p. ISBN-13: 978-1441964656.
Chudý, V., Palenčár, R., Kureková, E., Halaj, M., Meranie technických veličín : Bratislava : Vydavatelstvo STU v Bratislave 1999.
Jenčík, J., Volf, J. Technická měření : Praha : Vydavatelství ČVUT v Praze 2000.
Jenčík,J., Kuhn,L., Technická měření ve strojnictví :Praha : SNTL 1982.
Sládek, Z., Vdoleček, F., Technická měření : Brno : Nakladatelství VUT v Brně 1992.
Team authors, The Measurement, Instrumentation and Sensors Handbook : Boca Raton: CRC Press LLC, 1999.
WILSON, J. Sensor Technology Handbook. Newnes. 2004. 704 p. ISBN-13: 978-0750677295.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N2301-2 Master's

    branch M-VSR , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch M-KSB , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Principle of computer-aided measuring system
2. Typical analog and digital sensors
3. Principle of A/D and D/A converter, mistakes of conversion
4. Sampling, mistakes in sampling, filter
5. Graphical systems for on-line processing of measured data (LabView)
6. Analysis of the obtained data (statistical processing)
7. Analysis of the obtained data (frequency analysis, digital filtration)
8. Possible measuring mistakes in computer-aided measuring systems
9. Measuring mistakes and their corrections
10. Structures of measuring systems
11. Measuring systems properties
12. FMEA analysis - a tool for identification of potential mistakes in the measurement chain
13. Principle of tunnel scanning microscope and microscope of atomic forces