Measurement Science: 1. Introduction to measurement and measurement systems

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EE1320. Introduction to measurement technology and measurement systems. A general overview of concepts in the course is given. And important aspects such as calibration and measurement uncertainty are explained. The anatomy of the measurement system is also discussed, introducing the conversion of data acquisition to a usable output signal, and deviations which can occur in this transfer.

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