NIST calibration services users guide
Joe D Simmons · 1991
The NIST Calibration Services Users Guide provides detailed descriptions of the cur- rently available NIST calibration services, special-test services, and measurement assur- ance programs.This document is a revised edition of NIST Special Publication 250.It describes the NIST services available as of the fourth quarter of 1990 and reflects a number of important changes since the 1989 edition was published.A detailed descrip- tion is given of each measurement service, and a large number of NIST technical experts are cited (who may be contacted for further information concerning services or measurement problems).Future editions will be published periodically as NIST services change.This document also presents a detailed description of a number of Measurement Assurance Program (MAP) services.These are carefully designed quality control programs for critical measurements that allow the user to achieve a high level of confidence that the measurements being made in the user's laboratory are consistent with national standards and adequate for intended use.MAP services are available for some basic measurement quantities (e.g., laser power and energy).A Fee Schedule for the services described in this Users Guide is published annually.It lists current prices for the services described here.NIST will notify users of changes in services or proposed changes in services by means of announcements in the Fee Schedule.In addition, information about upcoming NIST Measurement Seminars is announced there.It is important that you refer to the current issue of the Fee Sched- ule in order to have up-to-date information with respect to NIST contacts.A companion document to this guide is NIST Special Publication 260, NIST Stan- dard Reference Materials Catalog.This document describes over 1,100 Standard Ref- erence Materials (SRM's) certified by NIST for use in industrial quality control, materials testing, environmental testing, and clinical testing applications.A copy of SP 260 may be obtained by calling (301) 975-6776.The Physical Measurement Services Program welcomes suggestions on how this publication can be made more useful to those who rely on NIST physical measurement services.Suggestions are also welcome concerning needs for new calibration services, measurement assurance programs, or other measurement services.