Considered the benchmark for engineering measurement methodology, this edition examines methods of measurement resulting from technological advancements. The book provides a firm knowledge base in areas such as sensor mechanisms, data compression, and specialized opto-electronic sensor systems. It covers geophysical, chemical, and photonic instrumentation, as well as photomultipliers and channel-plate photon sensors, GPS modifications, and substance detection. The book also covers low-noise system designs, digital signal processing, and interfaces.This material gives instructors an excellent teaching tool, while providing practicing engineers with a thorough and essential reference.