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ABSTRACT
This paper provides information on the current organization of metrology in France, and on the respective roles of the different actors involved in the French national metrology network. This organization was set up to meet the needs of industry, research and society in general, offering the highest accuracy in today’s European context
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Maguelonne CHAMBON: Director of Scientific and Technological Research, Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d'Essais (LNE)
INTRODUCTION
A motto marked the birth of the decimal metric system in 1789: "To all times, to all peoples". To ensure that this motto can be applied universally, major efforts are being made in many countries, notably France and Europe, to organize and disseminate metrology.
In January 2005, to better meet the needs of industry, science and society, the French government entrusted LNE with the responsibility of managing the French national metrology network. As a metrology player, organizer and decision-maker in scientific programs, what are LNE's responsibilities in this context? Who are its partners, and how is the network organized? The aim of this article is to answer these questions.
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French national metrology network | LNE
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Bibliography
Regulations
Law of July 4, 1837 on weights and measures.
Decree no. 2005-49 of January 25, 2005 amending decree no. 78-280 of March 10, 1978 on the Laboratoire national d'essais.
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National metrology laboratories
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Standards and norms
- Exigences générales concernant la compétence des laboratoires d'étalonnages et d'essais. - ISO/CEI 17025 - 2005
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