the proper measurement of electronics means you are likely to understand the problem and then develop an answer.  robert moffat, ph.d. gave a lecture on this topic of thermal measurement that is well worth the read of all of readers of coolingzone.  in it he covers some important tips, things to look out for and how to do simple analysis to come up with some basic answers.  click the following image to go to the coolingzone/blog to see this helpful video.

this video is from coolingzone-11.  coolingzone-12 will have the same quality content to help you in your work as an engineer in thermal management and heat transfer.  register or find out more by clicking to: coolingzone-12 thermal management of electronics econference, august 29, 30, 2012.