Miss Time and the Swedish Time Scale – Webinar on Measuring Time

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Metrology

Measurements are made all over the world, in all sectors. Usually we measure in order to make decisions or to control something. It can be to decide on certain actions, but it can also be automated decisions in industry control- o…

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The importance of measuring

How big, how heavy, how long, how small, how...? Measuring is deeply rooted in us humans. We want to know which car is the fastest, who is the longest and who is the strongest. The importance of measuring correctly and equally can…

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Words and concepts in Metrology

Measurement uncertainty, traceability and measurement results are just some of the words and concepts found in metrology.

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The International System of Units (SI)

The International System of Units, SI (Système International d'Unités), is a foundation for modern society and a prerequisite for science, technological development, and international trade.

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RISE keeps track of time

What time is it? A simple question with an easily available answer on your arm or in your mobile phone. But behind the simple question hides a complex infrastructure with atomic clocks, satellite comparisons and time laboratories …