NQI Pillar: metrology
What is Metrology?
From the Greek word “metron” = measurement. It is the science of measurement, embracing both experimental and theoretical determinations at any level of uncertainty in any field of science and technology. (Source: International Bureau of Weights and Measures)
Why is metrology important?
Correct measurements are of vital importance to us all. As consumers, we need to know that we are getting our money’s worth every time we buy a kilogram of rice or fish at the market or a liter of gasoline from the gas station. When we consult a doctor, we must have faith in his or her ability to make an accurate diagnosis through accurate measuring devices like the blood pressure monitor. Reliable measurements are critical in both situations. We all depend on “an intricate network of services, suppliers, and communications that rely on metrology for their efficient operation,” states the Bureau of Weights and Measures.