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EVENTS

2101 Meters - Grain Moisture Meter Technical Training

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Have questions about testing Grain Moisture equipment? If so, be sure to attend the Grain Moisture Meter Testing Resources and Q&A Lab Metrology Info Hour. This Info Hour will share OWM’s online resources to assist with implementing a uniform Grain Moisture testing program. It will also address questions submitted in advance of the info hour. Please submit questions for review and feedback during the Info Hour to OWM [at] nist.gov (OWM[at]nist[dot]gov) or Mike Hicks (Micheal.Hicks [at] nist.gov (Micheal[dot]Hicks[at]nist[dot]gov)).

CLASS INFORMATION

Learning Objectives

After the completion of this LMIH, participants will be able to

  • IDENTIFY references and resources on OWM’s website for evaluating Grain Moisture
  • DESCRIBE common Grain Moisture testing frequently asked questions 
Technology Requirements

Microsoft Teams requirements:

  • Computer. At least a 1.1 GHz, two-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and 3GB of hard drive space for basic use. For a better experience, especially with video, a more powerful processor like a 4-core model is recommended.
  • Software and Operating System. The operating system must be a supported version of Windows, macOS, or Linux, or a mobile OS like Android or iOS.
  • Windows: Windows 11, Windows 10 (excluding LTSC), Windows 10 on ARM, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2012 R2.
  • macOS: Check the specific requirements for the version of macOS you are using.
  • Linux: Teams for Linux is available as a progressive web app (PWA) and works on supported desktop environments like GNOME or KDE.
  • Mobile: Supported on the last four major versions of Android and the last two major versions of iOS.
  • Internet Network (Bandwidth): A fast internet connection is recommended for video calls and screen sharing. Microsoft recommends a minimum of 10 mbps up/down per Teams Room. Teams prioritizes audio over video quality.
  • Display. Minimum 1024x768 resolution.
  • Video camera. USB 2.0.
  • Speakers.
  • Microphone.
Instructors

Micheal Hicks and Diane Lee
Email: micheal.hicks [at] nist.gov (micheal[dot]hicks[at]nist[dot]gov)

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Micheal Hicks

 

PRE-EVENT

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to participate in this webinar.

Sponsors

NIST Office of Weights and Measures

Metrology and Weights and measures
Created April 2, 2026
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