CONTENTS
Calibration Supplement
COVER STORY S6
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE For use in-lab and on-site
INDYSOFT CALIBRATION FEATURE
For climate predictions, a new satellite mission has been designed where the instruments are calibrated against an on-board standard
FEATURE S3
The Dutch Accreditation Council RvA has approved Bronkhorst’s application to extend the scope of its ISO 17025 accredited calibration facilities
FEATURE Temperature
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measurement: How often should a thermometer be calibrated to ensure that it remains as accurate as possible?
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IndySoft calibration management software: For use in-lab and on-site
SUPPLEMENT: CALIBRATION FEATURES
S4. Climate models are used to indicate how global temperatures are likely to change, however predictions can vary widely. A new satellite mission has been designed where the instruments are calibrated directly against an on-board primary standard, making measurements more accurate and improving the overall quality of climate data from space. Dr Nigel Fox from the National Physical Laboratory explains
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S10. How often should a thermometer be calibrated to ensure it remains as accurate as possible? Does it depend on the application? Or should the calibration be carried out at set times? David Southworth, sales & marketing at Isothermal Technology, comments
S9. At the beginning of this year, the Dutch Accreditation Council RvA approved Bronkhorst’s application to extend the scope of its ISO 17025 accredited calibration facilities. So what are the benefits?
CALIBRATION SUPPLEMENT March 2016
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