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2077 Overview of Mass Metrology Principles for AFRIMETS

Class Description

This 2-hour webinar will provide a basic overview of mass metrology principles for the participants within the AFRIMETS. It is part of NIST outreach and support initiatives to the Regional Metrology Organizations (RMOs).

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At the end of the webinar, the participant will be able to:

  • IDENTIFY mass artifacts and use appropriate procedures to ensure good quality, accurate, and traceable mass measurements;
  • EXPLAIN key concepts relevant for mass calibrations.
  • IMPLEMENT and GAIN the basics of mass calibration procedures.

Laboratory personnel in a National Metrology Institute within the AFRIMETS.

Laboratory personnel in a National Metrology Institute within the AFRIMETS.

There is no registration fee for this webinar.

The webinar will be a live stream, so participants must have a constant connection during the webinar (hard-wired is preferred).
 
1. Operating System (browser) configurations:

  • Windows:
    • Windows 11, Windows 10
    • Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 or later,
    • Google Chrome (latest),
    • Mozilla Firefox (latest), and
    • Edge-Chromium (latest),
  • Mac OS:
    • Mac OS X 13.0, 14.0 and 15.0;
    • Apple Safari (latest),
    • Google Chrome (latest),
    • Mozilla Firefox (latest), and
    • Microsoft Edge - Chromium (latest);
  • Linux:
    • Ubuntu 18.04;
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7;
    • Users on Linux can attend meetings in a browser: Google Chrome
    • No application support is available for Linux.
  • ChromeOS:
    • Google Chrome (latest)
    • Mozilla Firefox (latest), and
    • Microsoft Edge - Chromium (latest)

2. Mobile

  • The Adobe Connect app for iOS and Android requires Adobe Connect Server version 8.2 or later
  • Google Android 4.4 or later
  • Apple iOS: iOS 8.1.2 or later
  • Some features may not be enabled in all Adobe Connect meetings if one is using an Adobe Connect Server older than version 9.4.2 (required for Custom pods)
    • NOTE:  OWM discourages using the Adobe Connect app for iOS and Android because engaging with highly technical content and interactive polls are challenging on a small screen.

3.  International Phone Calls

  • Before the webinar – Participants are responsible for verifying and testing that international calling is enabled on any telephone extension that will be used during the webinar. Some organizations permit only domestic calls, which may restrict the participant from making an international call to the OWM toll free number. A request to enable international call services may be necessary. Failing to test the international phone service could prevent participation in the webinar.

4. Optional: If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before:

* Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and Adobe Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Micheal Hicks and Wilson Ombati Nyangau
Email: micheal.hicks [at] nist.gov (micheal[dot]hicks[at]nist[dot]gov) and wilsonombati.nyangau [at] nist.gov (wilsonombati[dot]nyangau[at]nist[dot]gov)

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Micheal Hicks
Headshot of Wilson Ombati Nyangau
Wilson Ombati Nyangau
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There are no prerequisites for this webinar.

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Created July 8, 2025, Updated July 9, 2025
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