A recursive technique that provides an estimate of the "true" value of a noisy signal. Kalman filters are often used to analyze time-series data, sometimes in real time, for applications such as missile tracking.

A Japanese methodology for achieving just-in-time logistics and warehousing, which often involves the use of kanbans, or "cards," to indicate parts' status.

A titration method for accurately determining the moisture content of solid, liquid, or gas samples using Karl Fischer reagent. This reagent is a solution of iodine, sulfur dioxide, and pyridine in methanol or methyl Cellusolve. The titration is highly suitable for automation and has high sensitivity (5 ppm) and good accuracy ( 1%) over a wide range of moisture content (10 ppm to 100%).

kilobits per second. A standard measurement of data rate and transmission capacity. Interestingly, kbps equals 1,000 bits per second a math quantity, not a memory capacity.

The metric unit for thermodynamic temperature. The Kelvin scale is an absolute temperature scale in which the zero point is defined as absolute zero (the point where all spontaneous molecular motion ceases). The scale divisions in Kelvin are equal to the scale divisions in the Celsius system. In the Kelvin system, the scale divisions are not referred to as "degrees" as they are on other temperature measurement systems. Rather, they are called kelvins. So, 0 C = approximately 273.16 kelvins (or K).

A type of DC bridge circuit that is similar to a Wheatstone bridge. In contrast...