Uncategorized, Specialized, or Generalized Application
- Checkweigher measures precise weight of items in a conveyor line, rejecting under or overweight objects.
- Densitometer measures light transmission through processed photographic film or transparent material or light reflection from a reflective material.
- Force platform measures ground reaction force.
- Gauge (engineering) A highly precise measurement instrument, also usable to calibrate other instruments of the same kind. Often found in conjunction with defining or applying technical standards.
- Gradiometer any device that measures spatial variations of a physical quantity. For example as done in gravity gradiometry.
- Parking meter measures time a vehicle is parked at a particular spot, usually with a fee.
- Postage meter measures postage used from a prepaid account.
- S meter measures the signal strength processed by a communications receiver.
- Sensor, hypernym for devices that measure with little interaction, typically used in technical applications.
- Spectroscope is an important tool used by physicists.
- SWR meter check the quality of the match between the antenna and the transmission line.
- Time-domain reflectometer locates faults in metallic cables.
- Universal measuring machine measures geometric locations for inspecting tolerances.
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