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Uncertainty in NIST Force Measurements

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Author(s)

Thomas W. Bartel

Abstract

This paper focuses upon the uncertainty of force calibration measurements at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The uncertainty of the realization of force for the national deadweight force standards at NIST is discussed, as well
Citation
Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology
Volume
110 (6)

Keywords

calibration, deadweight force standard, expanded uncertainty, force, gravity, mass, metrology, transfer standard

Citation

Bartel, T. (2005), Uncertainty in NIST Force Measurements, Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=822217 (Accessed March 28, 2024)
Created December 1, 2005, Updated February 19, 2017