NPL DELIVERING METROLOGY

Seton Bennett

Abstract

The principal, and generally exclusive role of a national measurement institute (NMI) is the delivery of metrology. In addition to the maintenance of measurement standards, the delivery of metrology involves providing access to those standards for all with an interest in measurement, as well as responding to demands for improvements in the standards and their dissemination. It also calls for the transfer of knowledge and information in a variety of ways to ensure the use of appropriate technology and the adoption of best measurement practice.
As the UK’s national measurement institute, the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is at the heart of the United Kingdom’s national measurement system, delivering metrology in a wide range of fields. Through its extensive research programme it supports the International System (SI) and provides calibration and advisory services to its customers in industry, government and academia.

Keywords

standards, dissemination, research

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