Metrology: Standardize and Automate!

May 21, 2013 Office 0

by Mark Kuster Metrology revolves around standards—measurement standards, normative standards, standard measurement practices, etc.—to achieve consistent quality results. To remain competitive, metrology, like other industries, also depends on automation and standardized interoperability to attain and […]

Stating Best Uncertainties Over a Range of Values

February 19, 2013 Office 0

by David Deaver The Guides to Measurement Uncertainty (GUMs) give very prescriptive methods for calculating measurement uncertainty at individual points. Some laboratories undertake the calculation of uncertainty at many points and state them in their […]

Metrology 101: Millimeter Wave Connector Care

November 9, 2012 Office 0

by Agilent Technologies Connectors, adapters, and calibration standards in the millimeter-wave frequency range (26 GHz to 70 GHz) are VERY expensive.  Although all connectors eventually wear, with knowledge, care, and proper technique, you can easily […]

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