The structure and organization of metrology
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Abstract
The worldwide comparability of measurements requires a well-established infrastructure and cooperation across national borders. The elements of this metrological infrastructure at national, regional, and international level are described in this chapter. Along with accreditation, standardization, and conformity assessment, metrology is one of the pillars of the quality infrastructure, and thus an essential element for sustainable economic development and environmental and social well-being.
Abstract
The worldwide comparability of measurements requires a well-established infrastructure and cooperation across national borders. The elements of this metrological infrastructure at national, regional, and international level are described in this chapter. Along with accreditation, standardization, and conformity assessment, metrology is one of the pillars of the quality infrastructure, and thus an essential element for sustainable economic development and environmental and social well-being.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Foreword V
- Preface VII
- Contents XI
- List of Contributing Authors XIII
- International system of units: Concept and current design 1
- Measurement uncertainty and metrological traceability 23
- The structure and organization of metrology 57
- International recognition 81
- Impacts of metrology 111
- Metrology for the digital age 131
- Index 155
- List of acronyms 159
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Foreword V
- Preface VII
- Contents XI
- List of Contributing Authors XIII
- International system of units: Concept and current design 1
- Measurement uncertainty and metrological traceability 23
- The structure and organization of metrology 57
- International recognition 81
- Impacts of metrology 111
- Metrology for the digital age 131
- Index 155
- List of acronyms 159
