Calibration: Philosophy in Practice, Second Edition

The second edition of Calibration: Philosophy and Practice is a complete and thorough update of the only comprehensive textbook on dc/low frequency metrology. It covers real world concepts and applications, and is designed and written for the working technician. It contains clear descriptions of all concepts and generous use of photos and diagrams to help illustrate subjects.

• The only comprehensive text book on dc/lf metrology
• Hardbound, more than 400 pages
• An easy-to-use source for the new technician or the seasoned metrologist
• Includes coverage on the impact of ISO 9000 and other quality standards
• Full index, comprehensive glossary, and more

Calibration: Philosophy and Practice covers the entire subject of dc/lf metrology. Subjects include:

Elements of Metrology

• International system of units (SI)
• Standards and traceability
• Lab operation and environment
• ISO 9000 and other quality standards

Primary and Secondary Standards

• AC, DC, voltage and current, resistance, ratio, capacitance, inductance, immitance and time and frequency

Calibrators and Calibration

• Meters
• Oscilloscopes
• Artifact Calibration
• Automation

Statistics and Specifications

• Application of statistics in metrology
• Interpreting instrument specifications
• Statistical Process

Control Laboratory Management

• Environment
• Workload management
• Selecting new equipment
• Lab accreditation
• Audits

Practical Considerations

• Guarding and grounding
• Parasitics

Calibration: Philosophy and Practice is both an excellent training guide for new technicians and a reference tool for the working technician, engineer or metrologist. No calibration or service lab should be without one.

How to Order Information

• CAL-BOOK Calibration: Philosophy in Practice (Part Number 937529)
• Quantity discounts are available for quantities of 10 or more

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Note: The Calibration: Philosophy in Practice book is included in course materials issued to attendees of Metrology for Cal Lab Personnel and Calibration Laboratory Management courses.

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