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Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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On completion of this module, the student will be able to: • Identify the relevant static and dynamic performance characteristics of sensors. (PO1, PO3) • Use appropriate techniques for handling errors in measurement. (PO2) • Use curve fitting techniques when modelling systems based on experimental data. (PO2, PO3) • Describe some of the more common signal conditioning techniques used in measurement. (PO1) • Represent periodic signals with Fourier series. (PO1, PO6). • Use the fourier transform to represent aperiodic signals. (PO1, PO6). • Understand the application of the discrete fourier transform and the fast fourier transform when working with sampled data. (PO1, PO6). • Be aware of the difference between analogue and digital signals and the limitations of sampling processes (PO1, PO6). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indicative Syllabus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Null/deflection type sensors, passive/active sensors, static/dynamic characteristicssystematic/random errors, counteracting systematic errors,evaluation of uncertainty, statistical error analysis, goodness of fit, least squares regression, correlation coefficientsignal conditioning, op amp circuits, filtering, digital signal processing, A/D, D/A conversion, sampling theory, aliasing, resolution, frequency domain representation of periodic/ non-periodic signals, Fourier series/transform, DFT, FFT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1. Morris, Principles of Measurement and Instrumentation, Prentice Hall, 1992. · 2. Bentley, J.P, Principles of Measurement Systems, Longman, 1983 · 3. P. Holman, Experimental Methods for Engineers 4. F.R. Connor, Signals, Introductory Topics in Electronics and Telecommunication. 5. Paul A Lynn, An Introduction to the Analysis and Processing of Signals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BMED | B.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CAM | B.Eng. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ME | B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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