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We used analytical methods, particularly uncertainty analysis calculus and Monte Carlo simulations, to analyse measurement accuracy, which depends on the accuracy of the temperature and flux sensors, mechanical construction parameters (such as heat transfer coefficient), ambient air temperature, and CBT values. The results show the relationship between the accuracy of each measurement method variant and various sensor parameters, indicating their suitability for different scenarios. All measurement variants showed unstable behaviour around the point where ambient temperature equals CBT. The ratio of the heat transfer coefficients of the dual-heat flux (DHF) sensor\u2019s channels impacts the CBT estimation uncertainty. An analysis of the individual components of uncertainty in CBT estimates reveals that the accuracy of temperature sensors significantly impacts the overall uncertainty of the CBT measurement. 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