Mars has long served as a screen upon which we project our dreams, hopes and fears. Each chapter of this text takes a different concept; such as the depiction of women, othering, fears of government or environmental issues; and examines how that concept has been depicted in movies about Mars. Covering a vast array of movies ranging from Soviet propaganda to Hollywood blockbusters, we thoroughly explore how society has evolved, our hopes of where it is going, and the dangers humanity faces from both within and without. A complete filmography complements the text and offers a concise summary of each film discussed.

The accurate measurement of temperature is a vital parameter in many fields of engineering and scientific practice. Responding to emerging trends, this classic reference has been fully revised to include coverage of the latest instrumentation and measurement methods.

Featuring:

• Brand new chapters on computerised temperature measuring systems and temperature measurement in medicine.

• Sections on noise thermometers, the development of photoelectric and two-wave pyrometers and the latest IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards

• Coverage of fibre optic thermometers, imaging of temperature fields and measurement in hazardous areas.

• Examination of virtual instruments, fuzzy logic in temperature measurement and new methods for thermometer calibration.

Practising instrument engineers, graduate students and researchers in the fields of mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering will welcome this balanced approach to both the theory and practice of temperature measurement.