VDI/VDE 3511 Blatt 1:1996-03 (R2015)

The document contains information for expedient performance of temperature measurements and reveals the main aspects for the assessment of measuring uncertainties. Table 1 provides an overview of the commonest temperature measuring instruments along with special temperature measuring systems. Clause 2 contains principal considerations regarding temperature measurement, particularly concerning the standardization of temperature measuring equipment on the international temperature scale. Clauses 3 and 4 examine the aspects of the thermometer as a foreign body in the temperature field as well as measuring error, measuring uncertainty and error limits. Clause 5 contains an overview of special temperature measuring methods.