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[Optimal dynamic characteristics of a measuring unit of the pneumotachometer]
Abstract:
The dynamic error of the pneumotachometer may be reduced to the minimum through optimizing dynamic characteristics of its measuring unit. Such an optimization provides that the relative dynamic error of the instrument does not exceed - 5% when measuring the maximum volume flow rate of the forced expiration.
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