GSE2003

Measurement and instrumentation

R Perera and P Walker

4 points · 26 lectures/tutorials, 13 laboratory hours, 13 hours supported self-study, DE students 104 hours · First semester Gippsland/ Distance · Prerequisite: ENG1301

Objectives To develop an understanding of principles of measurement and instrumentation including transducer theory and practice, data acquisition and data logging systems, intelligent measurement systems (HPGP bus) and virtual instrumentation (LabVIEW). To develop an understanding of coordinate geometry as it applies to the recording, error shooting and adjustment of survey data. To develop confidence in the specification of physical data with respect to both rectangular and polar coordinate systems. To develop confidence in the computation of coordinates, areas and distances based upon coordinate geometry and the use of surveying instruments and systems.

Synopsis This subject introduces principles of measurements and instrumentation applied to electrical, civil and mechanical engineering. Basic types of movements in current measurements and errors in a measurement due to loading, waveform etc. Digital and analog oscilloscope. Transducers theory and practice, signal conditioning. Introduction to principles of data acquisition using computers, IEEE 488 instrumentation bus system and virtual instrumentation (LabVIEW), problems involved in data transmission due to electromagnetic and electrostatic interference. Instruction is provided in techniques for accurate physical measurement of large distances and of angles, and for the establishment of a coordinate system for precisely locating the features of an engineering structure. Establishing a field traverse, computing the misclosure of a traverse, the application of standard adjustments to effect a geometrically compatible closure and the application of CivilCAD to survey plotting are also covered.

Assessment Examination: 50% · Assignment 40% · Participation 10%

Prescribed texts

Carr J J Elements of electronic instrumentation and measurement 3rd edn, Prentice-Hall, 1996
Muskett Site surveying BSP Professional Books

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