Network measurement and analysis provides vital means for people to know, understand and better utilize the internet. Also it offers the scientific basis for scientific management, effective control and development and utilization of internet. In this paper, the chief research of the network measurement and analysis and its research situation in the world are introduced. And the key techniques are also explored. Commonly used measurement and analysis tools are presented. Lastly, the application examples of the measurement of Global Ring Network for Advanced Applications Development (GLORIAD) are given.