Teaching measurement fundamentals

H. Kirkham; M. Albu; M. Engels; G. Frigo; A. Hedayatipour; D. Laverty; A. Von Meier; A. Riepmeks; D. R. White; Z. M. Yang

doi:10.1109/RTUCON.2018.8659902

Teaching measurement fundamentals

H. Kirkham, M. Albu, M. Engels, G. Frigo, A. Hedayatipour, D. Laverty, A. Von Meier, A. Riepmeks, D. R. White, Z. M. Yang

Queen's University Belfast

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Abstract

While it has always been true that measurements are made to guide decision-making, there is abundant evidence that not all measurement results are meaningful. We give examples of fully-functional, tested and trusted measurement systems producing nonsensical results. A common characteristic of such systems is they are designed without a clear understanding of the purpose or context of the measurements. To help ensure measurements are designed and used fit for the intended purpose, we propose that, in addition to the appropriate instrumentation, technology, and techniques, all engineering and science students be taught the basics of measurement theory and an overview of measurement infrastructure. We estimate that this can be accomplished in a single semester course. Essential and important elements of the syllabus are considered.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2018 IEEE 59th Annual International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University, RTUCON 2018 - Proceedings
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	9781538669037
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/RTUCON.2018.8659902
Publication status	Published - 07 Mar 2019
Event	59th IEEE Annual International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University, RTUCON 2018 - Riga, Latvia Duration: 12 Nov 2018 → 13 Nov 2018

Publication series

Name	2018 IEEE 59th Annual International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University, RTUCON 2018 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference	59th IEEE Annual International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University, RTUCON 2018
Country	Latvia
City	Riga
Period	12/11/2018 → 13/11/2018

Keywords

measurement teaching
measurement theory

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Kirkham, H., Albu, M., Engels, M., Frigo, G., Hedayatipour, A., Laverty, D., Von Meier, A., Riepmeks, A., White, D. R., & Yang, Z. M. (2019). Teaching measurement fundamentals. In 2018 IEEE 59th Annual International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University, RTUCON 2018 - Proceedings [8659902] (2018 IEEE 59th Annual International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University, RTUCON 2018 - Proceedings). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/RTUCON.2018.8659902

Kirkham, H. ; Albu, M. ; Engels, M. ; Frigo, G. ; Hedayatipour, A. ; Laverty, D. ; Von Meier, A. ; Riepmeks, A. ; White, D. R. ; Yang, Z. M. / Teaching measurement fundamentals. 2018 IEEE 59th Annual International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University, RTUCON 2018 - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019. (2018 IEEE 59th Annual International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University, RTUCON 2018 - Proceedings).

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Kirkham, H, Albu, M, Engels, M, Frigo, G, Hedayatipour, A, Laverty, D, Von Meier, A, Riepmeks, A, White, DR & Yang, ZM 2019, Teaching measurement fundamentals. in 2018 IEEE 59th Annual International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University, RTUCON 2018 - Proceedings., 8659902, 2018 IEEE 59th Annual International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University, RTUCON 2018 - Proceedings, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 59th IEEE Annual International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University, RTUCON 2018, Riga, Latvia, 12/11/2018. https://doi.org/10.1109/RTUCON.2018.8659902

Teaching measurement fundamentals. / Kirkham, H.; Albu, M.; Engels, M.; Frigo, G.; Hedayatipour, A.; Laverty, D.; Von Meier, A.; Riepmeks, A.; White, D. R.; Yang, Z. M.

2018 IEEE 59th Annual International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University, RTUCON 2018 - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019. 8659902 (2018 IEEE 59th Annual International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University, RTUCON 2018 - Proceedings).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

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Kirkham H, Albu M, Engels M, Frigo G, Hedayatipour A, Laverty D et al. Teaching measurement fundamentals. In 2018 IEEE 59th Annual International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University, RTUCON 2018 - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2019. 8659902. (2018 IEEE 59th Annual International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University, RTUCON 2018 - Proceedings). https://doi.org/10.1109/RTUCON.2018.8659902