“…The state of the art for harsh environment, high‐temperature sensors have improved considerably over the past few years (McCarty and Thompson, 1980; Gauthier, 1981; Forth and Staroselsky, 2001; Hudak et al , 2004; Wrbanek et al , 2004; Gregory et al , 2002; Hulse et al , 1985; Auciello, 1999; Elshabini‐Riad and Barlow, 1998; Lei et al , 1997; Metev, 1998; Dharan, 1986; Barranger, 1984; Chari et al , 1988; Cartz, 1995; Tietze, 1990; Sayir et al , 2006). Existing fatigue and life prediction studies for high‐temperature zones (1,000‐1,400°C in propulsion systems and higher for missile systems) depend on the strain/stress values computed from indirect measurements of temperature, flow velocity, pressure, and so on.…”