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Sensor accuracy, repeatability, and reproducibility are some of the key metrics that govern the usefulness of the sensor and the associated metrology system used for measuring a physical parameter. Sensor measurement capability determines which application a given sensor can be used for. This chapter describes the definition of different terminologies associated with a sensor and metrology variability—accuracy, precision, repeatability, reproducibility, linearity, and stability. The chapter also describes the methodology of evaluating measurement system capability.
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Krishnan, G. (2015). Sensor Measurement Capability. In: Jha, C. (eds) Thermal Sensors. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2581-0_3
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