Description
Book SynopsisThe accurate measurement of temperature is a vital parameter in many fields. A critically important aspect of applying any temperature sensor is that of traceable calibration - a concept that has been developed to ensure that all measurements made are accurate and legally valid.
Table of ContentsPreface to First Edition.
Preface to Second Edition.
General Reading for First Edition.
Acknowledgements for First Edition.
Acknowledgements for Figures and Tables.
1. Measurement and Traceability.
2. Uncertainty in Measurement.
3.The ITS-90 Temperature Scale.
4. Use of Thermometers.
5. Calibration.
6. Platinum Resistance Thermometry.
7. Liquid-in-Glass Thermometry.
8. Thermocouple Thermometry.
9. Radiation Thermometry.
Appendix A: Further Information for Least-Squares Fitting.
Appendix B: The Differences Between ITS-90 and IPTS-68.
Appendix C: Resistance Thermometer Reference Tables.
Appendix D: Thermocouple Reference Tables.
Index.
