The National Measurement System for mass, volume and density

Abstract

Realized Measurement Capabilities 25 2.3.1 Quality of Reference Standards 25 2.3.2 The Measurement Process 29 2.4 Dissemination and Enforcement Network 30 2.4.1 Central Standards Authorities 30 2.4.2 State and Local Offices of Weights and Measures.. . 30 2.4.3 Standards and Testing Laboratories and Services.. . 31 2.4.4 Regulatory Agencies 32 2.5 Organizational Input-Output Transactions Matrix 33 3.0 IMPACT, STATUS AND TRENDS OF MEASUREMENT SYSTEM 33-38 3.1 Impact of Measurements 33 3.1.1 Functional, Technological and Scientific Applications 33 3.1.2 Economic Impacts-Costs and Benefits 36 3.1.2.1 Processes Relating to Quality of Material 36 3.1.2.2 Processes Associated With Quality Control and Regulation 36 3.1.2.3 Processes Associated With Preparations of Objects or Materials 36 3.1.3 Social, Human, Man-on-the-Street Impacts 36 3.2 Status and Trends of the System 37 4.0 SURVEY OF NBS SERVICES