Instrumentation Design Studies

Integrating physical modeling, mathematical analysis, and computer simulation, this book explores a variety of specific and practical instrumentation design situations. The author uses MATLAB(R) and Simulink(R) for dynamic system simulation, Minitab(R) for statistical applications, and Mathcad for general engineering computations. Sharply focused, user-friendly mini-manuals for the software can be found in the appendices. The book explains how to protect sensitive instruments and machines from damaging shock and vibration environments, shows how to design piezoelectric actuators for precision nanometer motion control, and details the mechanical, fluid, thermal, and control aspects of designing a viscosimeter.