Measurement Errors and Uncertainties: Theory and Practice (Hardcover)

by Semyon Rabinovich (Author)
Key Phrases: conditionally constant errors, same confidence probability, fiducial error, Expression of Uncertainty, Fourth Draft (more...)

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Reviews from previous editions"Extremely useful to meteorologists and to anyone interested in measurement errors"(MEASUREMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)"I suggest that every technical library should own a copy of Measurement Errors. Serious experimentalists whose interests are broad will surely want to examine the book with the intent of buying it".(Applied Mechanics Review)

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The objective of this book is to give well-grounded methods for estimation of the uncertainly of measurement results.  Starting from the basics of metrology, the book studies this subject in detail, from theoretical analysis all the way to concrete practical recommendations in areas ranging from single measurements in industry, trade, etc. to multiple measurements in experimental sciences.  The book derives these recommendations by systematic development of the measurement accuracy theory.  An important aspect of this book is that it develops the theory from the strong practical perspective, by giving priority to the physical essence of the problems and paying special attention to properties of measuring instruments and their influence on the uncertainty of measurements.  The book also presents basics on characterization, standardization and calibration of measuring instruments as well as methods for calculating limits of errors of measuring instruments.  All recommendations are illustrated by detailed examples from measurements of both electrical and mechanical quantities.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 308 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 3rd edition (August 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387253580
• ISBN-13: 978-0387253589
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #951,218 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Advanced Book About Metrology, June 10, 2003

By	ws__ (Hamburg, Germany) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Measurement Errors and Uncertainties: Theory and Practice (Paperback)

As an experimental physicist by education I picked up this book to brush up my measurement knowledge. I was really surprised to discover that this book is about metrology and not experimental physics measurements. In fact it was very educating for me to read about the many differences between those two closely related trades.

Especially I liked the first chapter it has a philosophical depth. Most of it can be read like poetry: enjoying every day a few pages. The deep and thoughtful understanding of the author is stunning.

The following chapters are of a strong varying quality: some trivial, some educational. The mathematics can be followed (or looked up) by people with a physics background. It is not always clear to me why at some points the details of the calculations are spelled out and at others not.

This book is definitely not a textbook or an introduction to the field. You should already have a basic knowledge of the subject.