Episode 9 - Intro to Thermometry Sensors, Instruments & Calibration

In this ten-part series, Adam Fleder and Richard Steiner review the types of temperature sensors and their relative strengths in thermometry applications, how probe design affects measurements, and how applications drive selection.

The considerations and challenges encountered when calibrating thermometers and temperature indicators will also be discussed along with practical means of verifying measurement system accuracy. Finally, a general overview of IR thermometry will be covered.

Learning Objectives:

1. Select suitable temperature sensors for their application

2. Properly calibrate sensors and instruments in various environments

3. Avoid common mistakes in temperature calibration

Adam Fleder is the President of TEGAM, Inc. and has a BSET degree from The University of Akron and MBA from Case Western Reserve University. He has 32 years of experience in the development of production test and ATE systems for Broadcast TV, Radar, Industrial Automation and Instrumentation applications.

Richard Steiner recently started as an application engineer at TEGAM. He brings with him a decade of experience in measurement systems and data acquisition techniques. His past projects include work for NASA, Lockheed Martin, The Department of Defense, and The Department of Energy. He is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at Cleveland State University with plans to master in electrical engineering.