Hands-On Introduction to LabVIEW for Scientists and Engineers

Hands-On Introduction to LabVIEW for Scientists and Engineers, Second Edition, provides a “learn-by-doing” approach to acquiring the computer-based skills used in daily experimental work in engineering and the sciences. Ideal as an instructional lab textbook or for self-study by individual researchers, this book is not a manual-like presentation of LabVIEW, but rather leads its readers to mastery of this powerful laboratory tool through the process of carrying out interesting and relevant projects. Readers–who are assumed to have no prior computer programming or LabVIEW background–will begin writing meaningful programs within the first few pages. Hands-On Introduction to LabVIEW is designed for flexible use so that readers can easily choose the desired depth of coverage. New to the Second Edition * All chapters fully updated to the latest version of LabVIEW and commonly used low-cost data acquisition devices * Full-color reference card of LabVIEW programming icons * “Quick Example” sections at the chapter beginnings give concise introductions to the MathScript Node, Shift Register, and Case Structure * Coverage of USB control of stand-alone instrumentation * Solutions to even-numbered back-of-the-chapter problems available on the companion website