Measurement Systems Application and Design [Hardcover]

Ernest O. Doebelin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070173389 | ISBN-13: 978-0070173385 | Publication Date: November 1, 1989 | Edition: 4th

This comprehensive text develops measurement as a coherent engineering science and technology which considers all application areas. Computer technology is integrated throughout, including both computer-aided analysis and design and the incorporation of dedicated computers into measurement systems. Coverage includes a unified treatment of measurement system dynamics, emphasis on the increasingly important use of sensors in manufacturing, and material on many electro-optical systems.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 992 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College; 4th edition (November 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070173389
• ISBN-13: 978-0070173385
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.6 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,094,866 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent reference, November 16, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Measurement Systems Application and Design (Hardcover)

I wouldn't have submitted a review had I not read that written by 'Georgia Tech', whom I can only assume has some hidden agenda. Contrary to his/her suggestion, the physics in this text is sound and the prose is good. Those who recorded having found that review helpful have been misled.
This is well-known respected text which is an excellent book for both students and practioners in the field of instrumentation. It is a well-established reference which has been refined over a number of editions. Scope of the text is wide and the balance between theoretical principles and practical applications is well-judged. If you can only afford one book on instrumentation then this is definitely one to get -it has served me well both at college and in industry. At nearly 1000 pages of good quality content it is worth its hardback price - the paperback version is excellent value if still available.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TROLL ALERT, August 17, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Measurement Systems Application and Design (Hardcover)

This is not so much a review of Doebelin as it is a review of Mr Georgia Tech who is making unsubstatiated criticisms of perfectly fine technical books without a shred of explanation or peer support of his views . The give away is that all his reviews use the EXACT same language no matter what the subject of the book he is criticising , down to the warning of "disasterous" lab results . He is probably a snotty 13 year old hacker just trying to cause trouble . Even the 20 of 24 people who found his 'review' helpful are probably Mr Snotty himself endorsing his own reviews form various grade school computers . BEWARE .

5.0 out of 5 stars Fine textbook on measurement methods, January 28, 2012

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This review is from: Measurement Systems (Hardcover)

This is a very good textbook on a variety of measurement applications. In my case I work mainly on fluid dynamics, thermal measurements, and sound. The book details for instance all kind of issues on time constants (for instance for pressure sensors) and resolution. It also gives a review of what sort of sensors are available. The chapters include references, so those who like can search for other literature to find more details. In my opinion a good book needed on the book shelves for any researcher in an experimental research department of a company or within university or applied research laboratory.