6.15 - Sensor Calibration and Testing Methods
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Practice Questions
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What is calibration?
💡 Hint: Think about why accuracy is important in engineering.
Why is field calibration necessary?
💡 Hint: Consider the variability in different environments.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main aim of sensor calibration?
💡 Hint: Think about the critical role of data in engineering.
True or False: Field calibration can help mitigate the effects of environmental factors on sensor reliability.
💡 Hint: Consider how sensors operate in varying environments.
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You are tasked with calibrating a new temperature sensor to be used in a civil engineering project. Outline the steps you would take for both laboratory and field calibration.
💡 Hint: Consider what 'controlled' means in both laboratory and field settings.
Explain a scenario where cross-verification could save a project from a potential failure due to inaccurate sensor data?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of different sensors in confirming critical data.
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