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NIST develops the testing, measurements, and reference materials needed to ensure the quality of energy-related products and services and ensure fairness in the marketplace.
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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
New NIST Framework Strives for Cleaner, More Secure Power Grid
Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure: NIST Releases Draft Cybersecurity Guidance, Develops GPS-Free Backup for Timing Systems
Spotlight: Stephanie Moffitt's Search for the Causes of Solar Panel Failures
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