Chunnan Jia , Xiao Ma , Jie Sun , Xingsheng Yao , Haihua Wu , Weijun Huang
{"title":"Development of automatic force measurement system","authors":"Chunnan Jia , Xiao Ma , Jie Sun , Xingsheng Yao , Haihua Wu , Weijun Huang","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101371","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101371","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In order to solve the problem of the process of force measurement, an automatic force measurement system is developed. Aiming at solving the existing problem of low efficiency on calibration of reading and recording force measuring instrument data manually as well as other inspection. The system consists of force measuring instrument, human-computer interaction module, data acquisition module and data processing module. The system communicates the force measuring instrument with the computer through serial port or network cable, and the test data are collected and processed in the system interface. The development of this system can reduce the measurement process, improve work efficiency, and at the same time compatible with the current force standard dynamometer and the force value transmission device, effectively enhance the laboratory measurement of intelligent level.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101371"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Stabilisation time after cleaning sheet and OIML shape weights","authors":"Z. Zelenka, I. Kolozinska","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101359","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101359","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Our research aimed to establish a correct but shorter recommended stabilisation time for weights after cleaning before calibration used in calibration laboratories.</div><div>The primary source for establishing the stabilisation time is the international recommendation OIML R111-1. Its chapter (B.4.2) states that \"after weights are cleaned with solvents, they must be stabilised for the times given in the document.</div><div>BEV studied several weights to prove that this interval can be safely shortened. The studies indicate that the stabilisation time can be safely lower than one-third of the currently recommended time.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101359"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tiecheng Li, Muyao Ji, Fangsheng Lin, Biyong Huang, Weihai Cheng, Zixin Wang, Lei Yu, Leibin Shi
{"title":"Development of a calibration facility for imaging spectrometers","authors":"Tiecheng Li, Muyao Ji, Fangsheng Lin, Biyong Huang, Weihai Cheng, Zixin Wang, Lei Yu, Leibin Shi","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101330","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101330","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Imaging spectrometers have been widely used in various fields such as public health, food safety, environmental monitoring, especially in industrial testing. Compared with conventional spectrometers, imaging spectrometers have distortions, e.g. smile distortion and keystone distortion, due to design and assembly deficiencies. As a result, the previous calibration method is no longer fully applicable to imaging spectrometers. A novel calibration facility has been developed, which consists of an integrating sphere, a wavelength calibration source, two radiance calibration sources and a monitor. The experiment results show that the uniform source can be used to calibrate the spectral range, wavelength accuracy and spectral radiance of the imaging spectrometer.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101330"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis and research on error calculation model of OIML R 76 and reality application","authors":"Binghui Ma , Jie Chen , Yaohua Qiu , Dongbin Shen","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101364","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101364","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>OIML R 76 is a recommendation file of non-automatic weighing instruments (NAWI), which is widely accepted by member countries. As an instrument for trade using, NAWI is known intimately and easy to judge weighing correct. In OIML R 76, there are <span><math><mrow><msub><mi>E</mi><mn>0</mn></msub></mrow></math></span>, <span><math><mrow><mi>E</mi></mrow></math></span> and <span><math><mrow><msub><mi>E</mi><mi>c</mi></msub></mrow></math></span>, usually <span><math><mrow><msub><mi>E</mi><mi>c</mi></msub></mrow></math></span> is as the final error compared with maximum permitted error, <span><math><mrow><msub><mi>E</mi><mi>c</mi></msub><mo>=</mo><mi>E</mi><mo>−</mo><msub><mi>E</mi><mn>0</mn></msub></mrow></math></span>, which are complex concepts; but in fundamental ideas, error looks simply, which is equal to difference value of indicating value and standard value. The error model is the central issue discussed and studied in this paper, aiming to propose a modified error calculation method that harmonises theory with practical application.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101364"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Teaching GAGE repeatability and reproducibility analysis of measurement systems: Choice of the best didactic cases","authors":"Kenia-Dessiré Salazar-Hernández, Luis-Eduardo Hernández-Balandrán, Omar-Jair Purata-Sifuentes","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101313","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101313","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The present paper explores effective teaching strategies for fundamental concepts in measurement systems analysis, with a focus on the GR&R methodology (Repeatability and Reproducibility). The study introduces an innovative approach by employing ‘extreme’ cases to illustrate the utility of GR&R. The methodology involves selecting these extreme cases to present students with diverse challenges mirroring real-world situations. Preliminary results indicate the benefits of combining easy and complex measurement systems, where the familiar multimeter-alkaline batteries combination facilitates quick comprehension of basic concepts, while the unconventional plastic rule-pencils combination poses unique challenges. Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is applied for a structured quantitative comparison of the instrument/pieces combinations. The findings emphasize the importance of considering system complexity in interpreting GR&R results, highlighting the need for students to apply basic concepts to unconventional situations. Ultimately, the integration of extreme cases through AHP analysis proves to be an effective pedagogical strategy, enhancing students' applied understanding and analytical skills in measurement systems GR&R analysis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101313"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luís Lages Martins , João Pedro Mendonça , Álvaro Ribeiro , Miguel Azenha
{"title":"Development of a measurement science curricular unit within the “Option Uminho” academic framework","authors":"Luís Lages Martins , João Pedro Mendonça , Álvaro Ribeiro , Miguel Azenha","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101314","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101314","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper describes the development of a Measurement Science curricular unit within the “Option UMinho” academic framework. The objectives of the proposed curricular unit are presented, and the corresponding curricular program described in detail. Teaching methods and resources are also discussed in the paper. In addition, the knowledge assessment strategy is mentioned as well as the expected learning outcomes related to the proposed unit.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101314"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212241","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Alimenti , F. Cologgi , E. Silva , S. Fabiani , A. Rubini , P. Loffredo , G. Lombardi , P. Soffitta , E. Del Monte , E. Costa , N. De Angelis , S. Di Cosimo , F. Muleri , A. Di Marco , A. Terracciano , E. Zaccagnino , I. Donnarumma , D. Brienza , G. Leccese , A. Fedele , G. Minervini
{"title":"Development and calibration of a measurement system for the characterization of avalanche photodiodes prospectively used as sensors in X-ray Compton polarimeters for space","authors":"A. Alimenti , F. Cologgi , E. Silva , S. Fabiani , A. Rubini , P. Loffredo , G. Lombardi , P. Soffitta , E. Del Monte , E. Costa , N. De Angelis , S. Di Cosimo , F. Muleri , A. Di Marco , A. Terracciano , E. Zaccagnino , I. Donnarumma , D. Brienza , G. Leccese , A. Fedele , G. Minervini","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101423","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101423","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Solar flares, dynamic eruptions of electromagnetic radiation from the Sun's surface, represent a potential risk for various human technological infrastructures. The CUbesat Solar Polarimeter (CUSP) project, part of the Alcor Program of the Italian Space Agency, aims to measure solar flare polarization in the hard X-ray band. This paper focuses on the design and setup of a measurement system to characterize the response of the avalanche photodiodes (APD) used in the CUSP polarimeter. The system is tested at room temperature conditions by varying both incident photon energy between 20 keV and 135 keV, using X-ray sources as references, and APD bias voltage from 260 V to 410 V. Using the calibrated system, the dependence of APD gain on bias voltage, and its energy resolution, are measured, matching the metrological standards of the polarimeter.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101423"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144213180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparative studies of stations for transferring mass units","authors":"Monika Sej , Krzysztof Stępień","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101367","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101367","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The global redefinition of the kilogram has increased the importance of precision in the transfer of mass units, posing challenges for National Metrology Institutes, including the Central Office of Measures (GUM) in Poland. The article addresses the issue of mass measurements using high-precision comparators. Such measurements are conducted at the Central Office of Measures (GUM) in Poland. To enhance the capabilities of the Mass Laboratory at GUM, a new AVK1000 comparator was purchased. However, initial measurements with the new comparator indicated significant discrepancies in the obtained results. Therefore, a comparative study of the new comparator and the previously used comparator was conducted.</div><div>A comparative analysis of the new AVK1000 mass comparator with the previous AT1006 comparator revealed that the new station did not meet the expected repeatability parameters. The AVK1000 showed significantly greater variability, indicating the need for further improvements. The modernisation project included the delivery and installation of the measurement module, achieving high vacuum, and equipping it for measurements in an inert gas atmosphere. Additionally, the analysis of the impact of vibrations on measurement repeatability highlighted the need for further research on their influence on accuracy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101367"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144211961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mariano Pentella, Susana Izquierdo Bermudez, Carlo Petrone, Herve Prin, Stephan Russenschuck, Ezio Todesco
{"title":"Field-axis measurement of an AC-powered magnet by a single stretched wire","authors":"Mariano Pentella, Susana Izquierdo Bermudez, Carlo Petrone, Herve Prin, Stephan Russenschuck, Ezio Todesco","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101429","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101429","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Magnetic measurements of superconducting magnets at room temperature are performed for quality control and alignment, aiming to position the cold mass accurately, namely the assembly of one or more magnets in its cryo-vessel. The main challenge in performing these measurements is related to the sensitivity of the transducer, as the field values achievable in the magnet bore are in the 1 mT range. The single stretched-wire method is a proven technique for measuring DC-powered normal-conducting and superconducting accelerator magnets. It is vastly used to locate the magnetic axis in quadrupole magnets and higher-order magnets for their alignment and positioning in the accelerator. However, it fails to provide accurate measurements when used to measure superconducting magnets at room temperature because the typical magnet current levels are three orders of magnitude lower than the nominal level used in operation, leading to field values scaling by the same order of magnitude. The problem of the alignment of superconducting quadrupole magnets at room temperature has already been addressed in the literature by adopting alternating current (AC) magnet powering to enhance measurement sensitivity. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the single stretched-wire method with AC magnet powering, showcasing the different performance compared with the DC powering technique. To further validate the method, a case study of a superconducting quadrupole magnet is presented, and the results are compared against those from a rotating coil scanner.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101429"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Participation of Latin American women in metrology: Challenges and opportunities in industry and research/academia","authors":"Carla-Cristina López-Canchola, Katia Sierra-Ferreyra, Omar-Jair Purata-Sifuentes","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101324","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101324","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper addresses the underrepresentation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), focusing on the often-overlooked field of metrology in Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries. Despite LAC nations having nearly 50 % women in engineering research, metrology lags, and this study delves into the historical context, statistical representation, and current research areas within the LAC region. A survey among female researchers in metrology reveals their experiences and challenges, highlighting the role of successful women in motivating their peers. Despite a historical gender gap in engineering and science disciplines, women are increasingly present in higher education, particularly in certain fields. The paper concludes by stressing the importance of mentorship in shaping the careers of female scientists and advocates for broader research encompassing all LAC countries to foster gender diversity in metrology. The findings contribute to the ongoing dialogue on gender diversity in STEM, emphasizing the need for sustained efforts to empower women in metrology and related disciplines.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101324"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212043","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}