Vol. 24:1 (Jan 2017) – Cal Lab Magazine

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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 […]