Quality measurements

The purpose of measuring is to experimentally determine the size or magnitude of parameters quantitatively. Measuring establishes data that can be used for decision making, optimization and development of processes and technologies and for evaluating the properties, function, quality and reliability of these. Measured values are usually compared to a standard for assessment. Farmers and postharvest practitioners measure many times each day, whether it is for determining the maturity of their crop, determining yield, getting the moisture contents of grain or measuring the temperature in a dryer.