Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
Pressure sensor — Digital air pressure sensor Compact digital barometric pressure sensor A pressure sensor measure … Wikipedia
pressure sensor — See absolute pressure sensor barometric pressure sensor manifold absolute pressure sensor oil pressure sensor … Dictionary of automotive terms
barometric and manifold absolute pressure sensor — (BMAP) a housing containing both BP and MAP sensors … Dictionary of automotive terms
Difference between gauge and absolute pressure — The most common pressure reference is gauge pressure signified by a (g) after the pressure unit e.g. 30 psi g, which means that the pressure measured is the total pressure minus atmospheric pressure. There are two types of gauge reference… … Wikipedia
manifold pressure sensor — A sensor that reads pressure changes in the intake manifold in relation to barometric pressure. Also known as manifold vacuum sensor, manifold absolute pressure sensor, pressure differential sensor, or vacuum sensor … Dictionary of automotive terms
Pressure measurement — The construction of a bourdon tube gauge, construction elements are made of brass Many techniques have been developed for the measurement of pressure and vacuum. Instruments used to measure pressure are called pressure gauges or vacuum gauges. A… … Wikipedia
sensor — [1] An electronic detection device that receives and reacts to a signal, such as a change in voltage, temperature or pressure. [2] Material or device which goes through physical change or electronic characteristic change as surrounding conditions … Dictionary of automotive terms
MAP sensor — The examples and descriptions in this article apply strictly to four stroke cycle gasoline engines. Other engine types such as diesel, or two stroke cycle can differ in the exact implementation, but the general theme still applies. The manifold… … Wikipedia
BARO — [1] Acronym for barometric pressure sensor. [2] Acronym for barometric absolute pressure sensor … Dictionary of automotive terms
BP — Acronym for barometric absolute pressure sensor or barometric pressure sensor … Dictionary of automotive terms
