introduction vsl
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Introduction VSL
Metrology
Metrology = Science of measurement- Comparable measurements require
traceability to (inter)national standards− Unbroken chain of comparisons− Specified uncertanties
- Accurate measuring is important for:− (International) trade− Consumer protection− Manufacturing
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National measuring standards
Services: Traceability &
calibrations withlowest uncertainty
R&D, Consultancy Training
Inspection & enforcement
Metrology & gaming
Calibration & verification
Type approval & System certification
Metrology & gaming
Netherlands
Belgium
Italy
TurkeyUK
VSL organisation
Calibration and Reference materials- Calibrations
- Reference materials
- Proficiency testing, interlaboratory comparisons
Customized Applied Metrology- Consultancy
- R&D Contracts
- International projects, Training
Research and Developmen- Development/maintenance national measurement standards
- International traceability assurance
- Research in metrology and measurement systemsBeyond all doubt
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VSL
- Dutch Metrology Institute
- Private company with a public task
- Stakeholder: Dutch Government
- RVA ISO 17025
- Businesslike
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Facts
• Dutch Metrology Institute• Private company with a public task• Stakeholder: Dutch Government• RVA ISO 17025
• Applied (scientific) metrology
• ~ 85 employees (‘University level’)
• 3500 m2 Lab.
• Located in Delft (and Dordrecht)
National standards & metrological services
Mass, pressure, viscosity
Thermometry, humidity
Gas analysis
Gas flow, fluid flow
Optics, radiometry
Geometry, nanometrology
Electricity: DC/LF & HF
Time & Frequency
Ionizing radiation
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