Metrology and Measurement Methodology

Dr. A. Meškuotienė, Institute of Metrology
About the course:
Module consists of two parts: measurement theory and legal - industrial metrology.
The first part of the course comprises analysis of measurement results and evaluation of
reliability. Knowledge on theory of errors and evaluation of measurement uncertainty is
presented. Various problematic cases of uncertainty evaluation are analyzed. Students are
taught to evaluate the reliability of measurement results during the calibration and
verification. Presented theory is based on the examples.
The second part of the course comprises knowledge on theoretical, legal and industrial
metrology as well as application of metrology principles in metrology supervision. Students
are taught to understand the principle of measurement unity and system of measurement
traceability, to apply measurement methods and means while maintaining the traceability
of measurements. Basic metrological actions, maintenance of measuring instruments and
means to maintain their characteristics are gained. Abilities to create methodic of
calibration and verification as well as to realize them are developed.
Aims of the course:
Target group:
Module is useful for those working in the field of measurement, in legal or industrial
metrology.
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Course format, ECTS credits:
Module consists of 60% of theory and 40% practice and laboratory works.
Graduation on the Lithuanian 10 grade scale: may be obtained if necessary.
Study load: 9 ECTS credits.
Main topics of the course:
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Measurement traceability. System of measurement SI units and standards.
Theoretical, legal, and industrial metrology.
Measuring instruments. Measurement methods, their characteristics.
Development and validation of measuring instruments. Principles of assurance of
metrological control.
o Metrology infrastructure. Organizations acting in the field of Metrology. System of
metrology documents, its application.
o Calibration and verification of measuring instruments, their organization.
o Metrological characteristics of measuring instruments, their standardization, error
classification.
References:
1. S. G. Rabinovich. Evaluating Measurement Accuracy. A practical approach. Springer, 2013.
2. S. K. Kimothi. The uncertainty of measurements. Physical and chemical metrology impact
and analysis.- ASQ, 2002.
3. Czichos, Horst; Saito, Tetsuya; Smith, Leslie E. Materials Measurement Methods.
Handbook.- 2011.
Course schedule:
Start date: September 14, 2015 at 9 a.m.
End date: September 18, 2015 at 4 p.m.
Course fee:
The course fee includes course documentation, materials, free internet access across
university, but does not cover accommodation. Price for this 5-day 9 ECTS credits course is
€ 810. Course is free of charge for students who come to study under the Erasmus+ program.
Contacts: Unit of Doctoral Studies, Kaunas University of Technology
Phone: +37037300042, e-mail: doktorantura@ktu.lt
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