February 2017 – Cal Lab Magazine

Worst to first, MALS-26 calibration lab improves readiness

February 24, 2017 Office

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26’s calibration laboratory went from being the worst in the Marine Corps this time last year to the best in the Marine Corps currently. Their increase from the lowest readiness rate […]

Better Flowmeters with the Big Blue Ball | NIST

February 24, 2017 Office

Last year, upwards of 25 trillion cubic feet of natural gas were delivered to customers in the United States, and when it changed hands, nearly every cubic foot was measured using gas flowmeters. The accuracy […]

How to Determine Resolution Uncertainty

February 23, 2017 Office

by Richard Hogan Resolution uncertainty is the uncertainty in measurement contributed by resolution of measurement equipment. Resolution Uncertainty is a factor that contributes to uncertainty in measurement. Its influence should be considered in every uncertainty […]

Uncertainty Propagation for Force Calibration Systems

February 23, 2017 Office

by H. Zumbrun and A. Zeinali There are several labs operating throughout the world, whom do not follow a designated guideline for calculating measurement uncertainty for force calibrations. Realizing the need for a guidance document, […]

The Pendulum and Standards of Measure in the Ancient World

February 23, 2017 Office

by Roland A. Boucher When the French proposed their first metric system in 1723, they had no idea it had been invented by the ancient Mesopotamians 5000 years earlier. Just as the French proposed to […]

Creating a Metrology Taxonomy

February 23, 2017 Michael Schwartz

by Michael Schwartz & David Zajac Metrology is the science of measurement. For thousands of years we have been creating newer and better ways of measuring things, but in all that time, metrology still lacks […]

Handheld oscilloscope from Rohde & Schwarz offers the functionality of 8 test instruments

February 9, 2017 Office

The robust, handheld R&S Scope Rider now combines the functionality of eight instruments, making it the most versatile oscilloscope in its class. New features include a spectrum analyzer, a frequency counter and a harmonic analyzer […]

Trescal Acquires Digital Measurement Metrology Inc.

February 2, 2017 Office

February 2, 2017. Trescal is proud to announce the acquisition of Digital Measurement Metrology Inc. (DMM), a calibration services provider based in Brampton (Toronto – Ontario). The transaction consolidates Trescal’s geographical footprint and technical coverage […]