Summary

Translated and revised from the 1985 German second edition. Describes the fundamental principles of angle and distance measurement for electronic and mechanical engineers and students. Topics include analog angle and displacement sensors, capacitive and carrier frequency scanning, photoelectric position sensing systems, electromagnetic pulse generator, systems using a digitally absolute measurement base, pulse-time delay method, interconnection of intelligent sensors, and connection of measurement systems. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.