Project: Novel techniques for traceable temperature dissemination
Temperature is one of the most frequently measured physical quantities in science and industry, with over two thirds of industrial processes monitored and controlled by temperature measurements. The International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90) is currently used throughout the world to calibrate temperature measurement equipment. The scale consists of a number of fixed points defined by the known melting/freezing points of certain chemical elements (and water). After the redefinition of the kelvin in terms of the Boltzmann constant this scale will continue to be used, however it has limitations and these need addressing. This project will resolve discrepancies in the realisation of the fixed points which will in turn lead to a reduction of the uncertainty associated with them. This will result in simpler and cheaper primary thermometers, new robust high performance sensors and reduced uncertainties in temperature measurement.
| Acronym | SIB10 NOTED (Reference Number: SIB10) |
| Duration | 01/06/2012 - 31/05/2015 |
| Project Topic | Metrology |
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Project Results (after finalisation) |
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| Website | visit project website |
| Network | EMRP |
| Call | EMRP Call 2011 - Health, SI Broader Scope and New Technologies |