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Key Comparisons for Dummies: Lessons Learned

Published

Author(s)

Dean G. Jarrett

Abstract

This paper will discuss some of the challenges encountered during a recent key comparison. From these experiences, general lessons will be drawn that should prove useful both for the consultative committees and for future pilot laboratories as they consider organization of future key comparisons.
Conference Dates
June 16-21, 2002
Conference Location
Ottawa, CA
Conference Title
Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements

Keywords

key comparison, mutual recognition arrangement, national metrology institute, protocol, reference value

Citation

Jarrett, D. (2002), Key Comparisons for Dummies: Lessons Learned, Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements, Ottawa, CA, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=13722 (Accessed April 26, 2024)
Created June 1, 2002, Updated January 27, 2020