A Careful Consideration of the Calibration Concept

Published

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Steven D. Phillips, William T. Estler, Theodore D. Doiron, K Eberhardt, M. Levenson

Abstract

This paper is a detailed discussion of the technical aspects of the calibration process with emphasis on the definition of the measurand, the conditions under which the calibration results are valid, and the subsequent use of the calibration results in measurement uncertainty statement.  The issues of measurement uncertainty, error, systematic error, and reproducibility are also addressed as they pertain to the calibration process.

Proceedings Title

Proceedings of 2001 National Conference of Standards Laboratories

Conference Dates

January 1, 2001

Conference Location

Unknown, USA

Conference Title

2001 National Conference of Standards Laboratories

Pub Type

Conferences

Keywords

calibration, error, influence quantities, measurand, systematic error, uncertainty

Citation

Phillips, S. , Estler, W. , Doiron, T. , Eberhardt, K. and Levenson, M. (2001), A Careful Consideration of the Calibration Concept, Proceedings of 2001 National Conference of Standards Laboratories, Unknown, USA (Accessed October 24, 2025)