List various physical variables.
[4 marks]Define: i) Transducer ii) Sensor.
[3 marks]Explain the principle and working of a strain gauge. Derive the expression of gauge factor.
[7 marks]Explain the working principle of different types of flow sensors. Differentiate between Ultra Sonic and Electromagnetic type flow sensors.
[7 marks]Explain types of instrumentation
[4 marks]Explain the types of proximity sensors and describe their use as accelerometer and vibration sensor
[7 marks]What are the different types of signal and differentiate it.
[3 marks]List Criteria for Sensor selection.
[4 marks]Explain Piezometer with proper diagram.
[3 marks]Define and explain the static characteristics of an instrument.
[3 marks]List Criteria for Sensor siting.
[4 marks]Discuss in detail various types of errors associated in measurement and how these errors can be minimized?
[7 marks]Define the following terms in the context of normal frequency distribution of data (a) Mean Value, (b) Deviation, (c) Average deviation, (d) Variance, (e) standard deviation
[7 marks]List various pressure sensors and explain any one of them.
[3 marks]Differentiate between types of sensors and their modes of operation.
[4 marks]Draw the functional block diagram of measurement system. Mentions the purpose of measurement.What is the methods of measurement?
[7 marks]List any two light sensors.
[3 marks]What is noise? & explain SNR.
[4 marks]What are the main characteristics to choose Permanent installations and Temporary installations?
[7 marks]What is the importance of frequency domain analysis?
[3 marks]Explain Noise reduction with filters
[4 marks]Explain the need for frequency domain analysis and its principles.
[7 marks]Explain Fourier Transform?
[3 marks]Explain Time domain signal processing.
[4 marks]What is FFT and explain its application in civil engineering
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