DME is a radio navigation technology that measures the slant range (distance) between an aircraft and a base station.[Credit: Istock] DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) is an aviation radar system ...

The electronic gauge is designed for measuring wheel rolling circle diameter with high precision. Measurements are made directly on rolling stock without wheelset roll-out. This is performed according ...

Test and measurement instruments evolve over time. The banner improvements come in performance, things like measurement bandwidth and dynamic range. These always make the trade press headlines, but ...

RIFTEK produces a range of multifunctional rail and wheel measuring and control systems. Scientific and production company RIFTEK EUROPE specialises in the development and fabrication of ...

Measuring distances accurately has become significantly easier with the advent of smartphone technology, particularly with the array of distance measuring apps available for both Android and iPhone.

ISA recently published the third edition of Calibration Handbook of Measuring Instruments by Alessandro Brunelli. In this Q&A feature, Brunelli highlights the focus, importance, and differentiating ...

The demand to increase energy efficiency in electrical products is driving the development of more accurate measurement instruments. Modern instruments now can quantify incremental gains made as ...

Metrology is the science of precise measurement. It ensures accuracy and consistency across scientific, industrial, and engineering fields. Calibration is the process of aligning measurement ...

The useable range of an instrument can be measured by turndown ratio, which is defined as the ratio between the full-scale range and the minimum point of measure. It denotes how much of the instrument ...