Comparison of Uncertainty Evaluation Methods: An Application to D-dot Sensor Calibration

Uncertainty evaluation during D-dot sensor calibration is crucial. To measure an electric field, a meticulous calibration measurement is required. In order to precisely calibrate the sensor, measurement uncertainty needs to be quantified. Currently, three methods for calibration measurement uncertainty are commonly used in the domain (the Guide to the expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM), the ISO5725-2 standard and the Monte Carlo evaluation), but no precise comparison is available in the literature. This paper provides a guide to the selection of the most appropriate method by comparing each one and concluding the GUM technique as the most appropriate.