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The Challenge of Measurement Interoperability Considerable effort is currently being expended in attempting to provide the confidence that measurements made in one location in the world are equivalent to those made in other
locations on the same or related products. This is the challenge of measurement operability, which means measurements are repeatable, comparable, and traceable to both international and national standards. Mutual
Recognition Agreements (MRA), Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Accreditation Procedures, Audit Processes, Standards Intercomparisons, Measurement Assurance Programs (MAP), and other techniques are all involved in
attempting to support and validate such efforts. Various national and international documentary standards, domestic regulations and technical guidelines provide the core requirements for the establishment and
maintenance of a metrology and guidance and instructions for achieving and maintaining quality measurements using measuring and test equipment plus the supporting standards. The 2002 Conference will provide a forum
for exploring questions involving measurement interoperability. Please join us in San Diego, California, in August 2002 to exchange ideas and techniques regarding the challenge of measurement interoperability and other
metrology related issues. Papers, Panels and Workshops: The Workshop & Symposium offers papers, panels, and workshops that explore the theme, and are organized into the following categories:
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Applied |
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Networking:
The Workshop & Symposium provides many opportunities to meet other individuals in the field of Metrology to work out problems, gain new perspectives, and solve situations similar to yours. Committees:
Join with the people who are doing the inside work on Committees such as:
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Accreditation Resources |
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Healthcare Metrology |
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Airline Metrology |
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International Measurements Coordination |
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ANSI/NCSL Standards Writing Committee |
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Intrinsic & Derived Standards |
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Automatic Test & Calibration Systems |
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Laboratory Evaluation Laboratory |
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Automotive Committee |
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Facilities |
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Benchmarking Programs |
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Measurement Comparison Program |
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Calibration/Certification Procedures |
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Metrology Practices |
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Chemical & Bio Defense |
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Personnel Training Requirement |
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Education Systems |
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Small Business Initiative |
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Equipment Management Forum |
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Training Resources |
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Glossary |
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Utilities |
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