{"title":"Analysis of natural variations in axle loads","authors":"Jonas Mecke, Gisa Foyer, Oliver Mack","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101356","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101356","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Large vehicles such as heavy-duty trucks need to be prevented from damaging important infrastructure due to overloading. However, the methods of weighing such vehicles are restricted and the knowledge on the effects on axle loads is limited. Based on extensive measurement campaigns some effects on the variations of axle loads are analysed. These are namely the driving direction, the type of suspension and the numbers of axles.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101356"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212033","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":"Research regarding the double-weighing in air volume determination method","authors":"Yi Su, Liyuan Cheng, Zhongqi Xiong","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101357","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101357","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study utilised a combination of error correction models and an influence mechanism function analysis to study the influence mechanism of air density on volume determination by the double-weighing in air method. The results revealed the law of the combined error of air density and surface desorption with atmospheric pressure. For the perspective of a single fluid, the principle of volume determination by the double-weighing in air method within a small density variation range was clarified. An error correction model for volume determination by the double-weighing in air method was also built; this model was based on the physical properties of thermal expansion. Based on the mathematical model and the working principle of the measuring device, three primary factors that affected the results were identified and analysed: the atmospheric pressure range, the weight surface desorption effect, and the mass comparator properties. Taking 20 g, 500 g, and 1 kg OIML stainless-steel weights as examples, the volumes determined by this method were compared with those determined by the hydrostatic method. The normalised error was less than one, which proves that the results of this method were consistent with those of the hydrostatic method.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101357"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212034","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":"Multicomponent calibration of forces and moments - An overview of the various technical approaches","authors":"Daniel Schwind","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101382","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101382","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The calibration of multi-component transducers is getting increasingly important. It is becoming apparent that different procedures are needed for their calibration, based on the very different requirements of the applications. This also results in different requirements for the Multicomponent Standard Machines, which are used to calibrate the transducers.</div><div>As the global infrastructure of multicomponent calibration is still largely underdeveloped, this paper provides an overview of the accredited laboratories in Germany and presents the main principles of multicomponent calibration machines that have already been realised.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101382"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212041","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":"The role and tasks of National Metrological Institutions in regular training of metrologists","authors":"Tetyana Gordiyenko, Oleh Velychko","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101326","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101326","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The development of the national metrology system is important for supporting scientific progress, innovations, technologies and competitiveness of enterprises of any country. For this, specialists must be able to work in all sectors of the economy. The shortage of professional human resources in the field of metrology and the need for their continuous development are still felt by many countries of the world. The paper is devoted to issues of development and functioning of the national infrastructure of training and advanced training for specialists in the field of information and measurement technologies. The structure of higher and postgraduate education in this field in Ukraine is described. It was established that the need for retraining of personnel for national metrology system a common practice for national metrological institute. Continuous training and advanced training of metrological personnel in the field of legal metrology and specific types of measurements is a necessary reality today.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101326"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212045","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":"Concrete Testing Machines – Verifying the upper platen and machine components with 3D printed positioning mechanisms","authors":"Emanuel Paquete Correia","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101332","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101332","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A practical case of substituting the upper platen of a concrete compression testing machine will be presented, where original 3D printed positioning mechanisms are used in the verification of the machine according to Standard NP EN 12390-4:2021. Due to time constraints for this maintenance operation, the dimensions of these first prints were not properly verified and were later found to be out of the specified tolerances. However, machine verification results did, unexpectedly, turn out to be satisfactory and were validated by comparison to a later verification made by an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory. The dimensional inaccuracy was a consequence of the lack of calibration of the printer's axis and extruder motors, which has been successfully accomplished. In spite of the ongoing difficulties, these tools are worth it for their lightness, simplicity of usage and adaptive design, as well as the low costs and ease of production with a 3D printer.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101332"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212050","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 of electronic circuits for measuring technology at the Faculty of electrical engineering, department of measutrement, CTU in Prague","authors":"Jan Holub, Jakub Svatos, Josef Vedral","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101312","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101312","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The paper outlines teaching methods for analog and analog-to-digital electronic circuits used to process and digitize signals from common physical sensors at the Department of Measurement, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague. The methods include using single-purpose functional units, a virtual instrumentation suite, and analog systems for teaching. The use of simulation programs supports the teaching of these circuits. It has proven to be very effective in laboratory classes. Class success rates and student survey ratings support the effectiveness of this teaching approach.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101312"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212156","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}
Francesco Bonavolontà , Domenico Luca Carnì , Francesco de Pandi , Francesco Lamonaca , Annalisa Liccardo
{"title":"Reconfigurable measurement setup for laboratory activities in augmented reality","authors":"Francesco Bonavolontà , Domenico Luca Carnì , Francesco de Pandi , Francesco Lamonaca , Annalisa Liccardo","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101321","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101321","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The challenge of limited access to laboratory equipment relative to the students is a pervasive issue across many academic institutions. This limitation can deny practical learning experiences and hinder the understanding of theoretical concepts. Consequently, the development of innovative solutions to address this challenge is crucial for enhancing the quality of university education and Vocational Education and Training (VET).</div><div>The approach presented by the authors in this paper provides an effective solution using an IoT protocol for remote control of laboratory instrumentation and the Device Under Test (DUT). This solution not only addresses the issue of insufficient laboratory equipment availability but also opens new opportunities to enrich students' educational experiences. By enabling direct interaction with instrumentation and the DUT through remote platforms, students can acquire practical skills in a more flexible and accessible manner, without physical space constraints or equipment availability limitations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101321"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212162","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":"Advanced signal processing using automated uncertainty propagation - An educational approach","authors":"Hubert Zangl , Dailys Arronde Pérez","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101322","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101322","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Automated uncertainty propagation is a powerful tool that allows to focus on the interpretation and analysis of the uncertainty rather than on its calculation. A teaching concept based on the use of a software toolbox for automated uncertainty propagation have been previously developed. This work introduces Bayesian Linear Minimum Mean Square Estimation with automated uncertainty propagation, proposing an extension of the teaching concept, towards the use of uncertainty in sensor and data fusion. The toolbox provides the methods linearization, Unscented Transform and Monte Carlo for uncertainty propagation. Since the code for all three variants is essentially equivalent and compact, concepts as the Extended Kalman Filter and the Unscented Kalman Filter are easily implemented following the same approach as for the already introduced uncertainty quantification. The proposed approach simplifies the integration of advanced topics such as late fusion or posterior estimation of previous states in measurement science education.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101322"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212237","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":"Mathematical model of mass measurement system with consideration of fulcrum point position shift and its evaluation","authors":"Takanori Yamazaki , Yuji Yamakawa","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101363","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101363","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper focuses on a dynamic behaviour of mass measurement system to achieve dynamic measurement of the mass of a target object. To improve an accuracy of mass measurement, we have investigated an effect of a fulcrum point position shift via simulation. In this paper, we design a new experimental system that can evaluate the effect of the fulcrum point position shift. Also, we propose a new model of our mass measurement system with consideration of the fulcrum point position shift. To evaluate a validity of the proposed model of our mass measurement system, we compare experimental results with simulation results. After that we discuss an effectiveness of our proposed mathematical model of our mass measurement system.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101363"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212039","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":"Metrology personnel competencies. Their importance to the quality of measurements","authors":"Justina Dobilienė, Asta Meškuotienė","doi":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101325","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.measen.2024.101325","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Reliable measurements are essential in today's world for a variety of reasons. Accurate and consistent measurements are crucial for decisions in a wide range of fields, including science, engineering, medicine, environmental protection, trade, and others. Without them, it would be impossible to make informed decisions or to develop effective products, structures, and processes.</div><div>Modern measuring instruments can measure very precisely, technologies and methods are also very advanced, but the factor of human error or lack of competence can nullify all modern achievements. Adequate competence plays an important role in all metrology fields that ensures that measurements are accurate and reliable to protect consumers and businesses. Lack of metrological competency, or the ability to correctly and consistently measure physical quantities, can lead to a variety of risks.</div><div>The demand for skilled metrology personnel is expected to grow in the coming years, as businesses increasingly rely on accurate and reliable measurements to ensure the quality of their products and services.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34311,"journal":{"name":"Measurement Sensors","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101325"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212044","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}