GSE2003

Measurement and instrumentation (4 points)

(ENG)

Leader: W R Perera

Offered:
Not offered in 2003.

Synopsis: 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.

Assessment: Examination: 70% + Assignment: 20% + Participation: 10%

Prerequisites: ENG1301 or GEG1503