Introduction to Metrology and Calibration (138)

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Chapter Outline

Chapter 11 - Introduction to Metrology and Calibration (Fiber Optics and Optical Calibration)

  • The International System of Units (SI)
  • SI Base Units
  • SI Derived Units
  • Measurement Standard, Definition
  • Classification of Standards
  • Common Terms
  • Classification of Errors
  • Measurement Error
  • Random Error Sources
  • Random and Systematic Error
  • Systematic Error Sources
  • Error Assessment
  • Accuracy
  • Precision
  • Accuracy Vs. Precision
  • "System Accuracy" or "Calibration" Plot
  • Uncertainty