Virtual instruments for humidity and temperature measurements

Virtual instrumentation is used increasingly along with traditional measurement devices. They allow measurement and control of various parameters, simulated testing of models of real processes and provide convenient user interface by giving an opportunity to build an Internet-based virtual laboratories. This paper presents the results of the development of a computer-based system for data acquisition and LabVIEW virtual instruments for measuring humidity and temperature, enabling the creation of Internet-based virtual laboratories. This virtual instrumentation makes possible both remote measurement of humidity and temperature and training outside educational laboratories. The proposed approach allows remote conducting of real experiments and makes it possible to use virtual instruments in the field of training engineering students where it is essential to have practice hours.