6. Measurement uncertainty
6.1 Principle for estimating uncertainty
The EURACHEM/CITAC CG 4 guide summarizes the principle as follows:
"Estimating uncertainty is simple in principle. The steps to follow describe the tasks performed to estimate the uncertainty associated with the measurement result".
Step 1. Specify measurand
Clearly define the measurand (what is being measured), and its relationship to the input quantities (e.g. measured quantities, constants, calibration, standard values, etc.) on which it...
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Bibliography
Events
Metrology Congress
The 17th International Metrology Congress, organized by the Collège français de métrologie, takes place in Paris from September 21 to 24, 2015.
This congress, which takes place every two years, has the following objectives:
review original calibration and measurement techniques developed or under development;...
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- Détermination de l'incertitude de mesure pour les mesurages volumétriques effectués au moyen de la méthode gravimétrique - ISO/TR 20461 - 11-00
- Laboratory water for analytical use – Specification and test methods. Identical to ISO 3696 - NF EN ISO 3696 - 09-95
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