Tag: Temperature measurement
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Causes of Measurement Errors in Thermocouple Thermometry
Reliable temperature measurement is dependent on several factors that, more or less, inexorably lead to measurement errors. In this article we discuss the common causes of measurement errors in thermocouple thermometry. Key causes of measurement errors in temperature measurement include: Thermal Shunting A temperature sensor conducts heat, which gives what is referred to as thermal…
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The Principle of Temporal Artery Thermometer
This is a non-invasive scanning thermometer for measuring core body temperature. The measurement is based on scanning the area above the temporal artery using an IR detector. The superficial temporal artery extends directly from the external carotid artery and travels in front of the ear. Anatomically, it is lying approximately 1 mm below the skin,…