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Calibration of Force Transducers

Ongoing
The calibration report describes the relationship between the applied force and the measured deformation, either in electrical or mechanical units. A transducer can be calibrated using (1) a readout device furnished by the customer, in which case the transducer and the readout device are calibrated
digital meter

Advanced Metering in Smart Distribution Grids

Completed
Objective: To advance measurement science for the performance of smart meters and associated metering standards and test procedures that will enable accurate and fair electricity metering needed for the smart grid, by 2016. What is the new technical idea? This project will develop test procedures

Publications

Traceable RF Power Metering Procedures With Thermoelectric Sensors

Author(s)
Zenn Roberts, Aaron Hagerstrom, Cole Gray, Angela Stelson, Vincent Neylon, Christian Long
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) maintains the United State's primary standards for traceable RF and mm-wave power measurements. These

Tools and Instruments

Stylus Profilometer

Stylus Profilometer

The Taylor Hobson Form Talysurf PGI 1240 is a mechanical stylus profilometer for surface texture and microform measurements. Its primary purpose is for the

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