Books in the Handbook of Measurement Science series

This handbook stresses the enduring theoretical principles of the design of measurement systems. The material is organized to correspond to the sequence in which a management system is first conceived, then designed, built, installed, and maintained.

This handbook stresses the enduring theoretical principles of the design of measurement systems. The material is organized to correspond to the sequence in which a management system is first conceived, then designed, built, installed, and maintained.

This volume concentrates upon the factors responsible for the emergence of new measurement systems. It explores the legal aspects of measurement, the many uses of measurement systems and the recent advances in design and manufacturing techniques.

Over the last two decades, text and evaluation (T&E) techniques have evolved in response to the increasing complexity and interdependency of systems. This book gives an in-depth description of operational T&E. It covers the planning requirements of a T&E program, organizing for T&E, executing the test phase, and using test results.