Author: S. K. Kimothi
With the uncertainly of measurement results drawing the attention of managers, metrologists, and customers, this comprehensive guide works to show the importance of metrology while explaining the science of the uncertainty of measurements. Kimothi shows how the accuracy of measurements affects those in the trade, commerce, safety, health care, environmental protection, and more. External and internal customers, along with regulatory agencies, often prescribe measurement accuracy requirements. This book helps sort out the current issues surrounding measurement reliability. Newcomers to metrology will find Kimothi's explanations easy to follow because of a comprehensive introduction to the basic principles of reliable measurements. As the text progresses, these basic principles provide a foundation for more advanced aspects of measurement uncertainty. This comprehensive range of information makes the book an ideal desk reference for metrology students and statistical quality enthusiasts. It includes information about current events regarding reliable measurements and how the uncertainty of measurements affects trade, Six Sigma, and more.
