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Physical Measurement Laboratory / Quantum Measurement Division

Mass and Force Group

Vibration Calibration of Accelerometers

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  • Calibrations at frequencies from as low as 0.1 Hz to greater than 20 kHz
  • Sensitivity and phase
  • Calibration service currently available from the NIST Storefront
    • Measurement service 24110C for calibration of sensitivity at frequencies from 10 Hz – 20 kHz
    • From frequencies below 10 Hz or greater than 20 kHz, or requiring phase information at any frequencies, via special test 24130S
Shaker Table for Accelerometer Calibration
Shaker Table for Accelerometer Calibration
In 2015 NIST launced a new accelerometer calibration service, explained and demonstrated in this video.
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Created January 16, 2020, Updated May 4, 2021