Grain Moisture Meter Technical Training

This seminar provides participants with training on the U.S. system of commercial grain moisture measurements, current grain moisture meter technologies, laboratory air-oven reference methods for moisture, weight per bushel reference method, and field evaluation of grain moisture meters to ensure that participant are able to: (1) determine the reference moisture content in grain in accordance with the USDA air-oven test methods and (2) uniformly evaluate and inspect commercial grain moisture meters.

Technology Requirement(s):

Not applicable.

Materials & Supplies:

Participants will need to bring a calculator to the training.

Prerequisite(s):

Participants are asked to complete the NIST Self‐Study course on NIST Handbook 44 prior to attending the class. The self‐study course is available on‐line at http://www.nist.gov/pml/wmd/lmdg/training-materials.cfm.

Minimum Requirement(s):

Successful completion requires 100 % attendance and a passing grade on final exam.

Cost:

There is no charge to participate in the HB 133 Seminar; however, participants are responsible for travel, hotel and meal expenses.

Audience:

This course is available for Weights and Measures officials and industry participants.

Instructor(s):

G. Diane Lee,
Office of Weights and Measures,
(301) 975 - 4405
E-mail: diane.lee [at] nist.gov (diane[dot]lee[at]nist[dot]gov)