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Instrumentation in the next decade.

T Hirschfeld

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |October 18, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Instrumentation and measurement science will advance with intelligent instruments and miniaturized sensors. These innovations will enable distributed, point-of-use measurements for nonexperts, transforming data collection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Instrumentation and measurement science
    • Advanced sensor technology
    • Data acquisition systems

    Background:

    • The evolution of scientific instruments is critical for technological progress.
    • Current instrumentation faces limitations in intelligence and accessibility.
    • The need for sophisticated, user-friendly measurement solutions is growing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the key trends shaping instrumentation and measurement science over the next decade.
    • To highlight the anticipated advancements in instrument intelligence and design.
    • To explore the implications of miniaturization and sensor technology for distributed measurements.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of current trends in instrumentation and measurement.
    • Projection of future developments based on technological trajectories.

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  • Synthesis of the impact of intelligent systems, miniaturization, and sensor networks.

    • Main Results:

    • Instruments will become increasingly intelligent, with "dumb" systems becoming rare.
    • Measurement science advancements will lead to miniaturized sensors and "hyphenated" or "mapping" instruments.
    • Sensor-based instrumentation and microminiaturization will enable distributed, point-of-use measurements for nonexperts.

    Conclusions:

    • The next decade will see a significant shift towards intelligent, sophisticated, and accessible instrumentation.
    • Distributed measurement capabilities will empower nonexperts and broaden data collection applications.
    • These advancements promise to revolutionize how measurements are performed across various scientific and industrial fields.