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This is our special interest site devoted to calibration issues. Navigate the Metrology Forum using the buttons in the right margin. Each of the introductory pages feature a description of the type of material to be found in that section. If you only have limited time to browse, here's a selection of teasers from our pages.

Calling Junior Woodchucks Inspired by the ”Junior Woodchucks Guidebook” in which Donald Duck's nephews found the answers to all questions, an informative booklet is being promoted as part of World Metrology Day. World Metrology Day
What's in a Name? The descriptive and well-understood "best measurement capability" (BMC), the traditional phrase used to define a lab's achievable uncertainty, is being phased out. To what, why and when? BMC to CMC
Remember When...? August 1974 and 1984 have something in common that prompts a look back at past achievements. Anniversaries
Beat the Credit Crunch Not exactly free money but this tip can SAVE money. Need to buy the ISO uncertainty guide (Guide 98 aka the "GUM") or the ISO metrology vocabulary (Guide 99 aka the "VIM")? You could pay your local currency equivalent of HUNDREDS of US dollars for these publications. Alternatively, get FREE downloads.. Free publications
The Informer Need to get equipment serviced but not sure about the choices? Step this way for advice from an impartial source. Choosing Calibration