Measurement in Engineering

Abstract

This communication first notes the disparity of fundamental concept between medical science and engineering, and describes the measurement in engineering. The main contents are; definition of instrumentation, measurement methods (deflection method, zero method, and compensation method), and measurement errors (mistake, systematic error, accidental error). It further describes the characteristics of sensor-transducer, measurement apparatus, and recorder, and also reviews the basic knowledge of engineering available for medical science. © 1996, The Society of Physical Therapy Science. All rights reserved.