Contact person
Per Olof Hedekvist
Senior scientist
Contact Per Olof
Basic Physical Measurement Uncertainty
It may sound provoking, but we argue that a measurement result is worth nothing, unless the blurry zone surrounding the measured value is estimated, i.e. the measurement uncertainty. This applies in every measurement, both when used for calibration and in regular use of the instruments.
This one-day course is self-contained but can advantageously be combined with our course b1 Measuring equipment and calibration, which is held the day before
In this course you will get an understanding of the different concepts used. For much of the day, we work with examples, analyze measurement safety components, and apply practical step-by-step checklist.
Target audience
This day is for those who work with measurements, measurement results and measuring instruments. Both in industry and in calibration labs.
The course is held in Swedish on November 19 and in English on December 4.
Speakers
Programme
Speakers
Per Olof Hedekvist
Senior scientist, RISE
Gustav Jönsson
Forskare, RISE
Programme
8.00 Meet up, registration and coffee
8.30 Introduction
- What is the actual purpose of calculating measurement uncertainty? Basic concepts such as error, uncertainty, and some statistics (mean, distribution, standard deviation, etc.)
- Workshop, exercises with applications (integrated with the lecture)
- Measurement Uncertainty Analysis. Fundamental ideas behind measurement uncertainty analysis according to standards.
How do you estimate different sources of measurement uncertainty?
How do you weigh up and combine these contributions into an uncertainty interval?
How is measurement uncertainty reported in documentation?
A practical step-by-step checklist.
12.00 Lunch
13.00 Workshop: Exercise Examples of Applications of Measurement Uncertainty
Analyze components of measurement uncertainty in both calibration and measurement scenarios.
Includes calculations and practical use of a checklist.
(Coffee will be served during the exercise)
16.15 - 16.45 Summary
Do you have an interesting measurement scenario where the measurement uncertainty needs to be analyzed? This could involve both calibration and the use of measuring equipment. Feel free to email a few lines about the application to per.olof.hedekvist@ri.se, and we might be able to discuss it during the exercises. You also have the opportunity to specify your preferences regarding the focus of the exercises when registering.
