# What are the major categories in Temperature measurement techniques?

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Temperature Measurement Techniques

A wide variety of methods are employed for temperature measurement.There are broadly split into tow groups.

**Contact Measurement** Thermocouples Thermistors Resistance Temperature Detectors Liquid filled or vapor filled systems Bimetallic strips

**Non Contact Measurement**

Radiation pyrometer