measuring instrument
device for measuring a physical quantity
indicator
distance amplifying instrument
weighing scale
instrument used in measuring the weight or mass of an object
Split-Hopkinson pressure bar
apparatus for testing the dynamic stress-strain response of materials
spectrometer
instrument used to measure the spectral components of light as a function of its part in the electromagnetic spectrum
water clock
timepiece in which time is measured by the flow of liquid into a vessel
cyclometer
measuring device using the revolutions of a wheel to measure distance covered
VU meter
audio signal strength indicator conforming to ANSI C16.5-1942 specification, used in sound recording
pH meter
instrument that indicates acidity or alkalinity in water-based solutions, expressed as pH
absorption wavemeter
electronic instrument used to measure the frequency of radio waves
surveyor's wheel
distance-measuring device
colorimeter
measurement device for objective color measurements
polarimeter
instrument for measuring polarization
scintillation counter
measurement device
glucose meter
medical device for determining the concentration of glucose in the blood
flow meter
instrument that measures bulk fluid movement
electron capture detector
device for detecting atoms and molecules in a gas
taximeter
a meter in a taxi that registers the fare
dilatometer
instrument that measures volume changes
angular rate sensor
devices that directly measure angular rate
mass spectrometer
instrument to measure the mass-to-charge ratio of gas phase ions
nilometer
structure for measuring the Nile River's clarity and water level during the annual flood season
level staff
graduated wooden or aluminum rod, used with a levelling instrument
logic analyzer
electronic test instrument that measures multiple signals from a circuit
Maxwell bridge
measuring instrument
heliotrope
measuring instrument
rolling straight-edge
Measuring device for road straightness
smart meter
utility meter that is digitally connected to a central backend
Humidistat
electronic device which responds to relative humidity
potentiometer
measuring instrument
Laser Doppler vibrometer
A device used to make non-contact vibration measurement of a surface using a beam of light.
precision instrument
measuring devices with a high resolution
pre-setter
precision instruments used to measure and adjust cutting tools before they are installed in a machine
Cone calorimeter
modern device used to study the fire behavior of small samples of various materials in condensed phase
Azimuth compass
nautical instrument that measures angles between celestial objects and magnetic north
coulombmeter
tool for measuring electrostatic charge
hook gauge
tool used with knitting needles and crochet hooks to determine which size a needle is
measuring rod
tool used to physically measure lengths and survey areas of various sizes
reflecting instrument
17th–18th century instrument using mirrors for celestial navigation, esp. to solve the problem of the longitude
stadiometer
medical equipment
nephelometer
instrument for measuring the concentration of suspended particulates
circumferentor
tool used in surveying to measure horizontal angles
Schmidt hammer
measuring instrument
peak meter
type of audio signal measurement device
Geiger counter
instrument used for measuring ionizing radiation
electroscope
early scientific instrument used to detect the presence of electric charge on a body
tachometer
measuring device used to measure rotational speed
knotted cord
surveyor's tool