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That House on the Hill: Bringing Measurement Science Home
When people ask NIST employees what they do, we often rely on the somewhat nebulous term “measurement science.” To many in the technical community, NIST’s role in measurement science is clear because they are often surrounded by instruments that bear some sort of NIST-traceable calibration certificate.
NIST staff may be able to explain the painstaking work we do to realize basic measurement
Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure: NIST Releases Draft Cybersecurity Guidance, Develops GPS-Free Backup for Timing Systems
NIST Identifies Critical Needs for Improved Plumbing
NIST Study Uncovers a Potential Driver of Premature Solar Panel Failures
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