NIST plays a crucial role in establishing and maintaining quantum standards and measurements. The organization defines national standards based on the International System of Units (SI) to ensure accuracy and traceability. NIST provides calibration services to disseminate primary measurement standards, enabling high-quality measurement systems and results across various industries and research fields.
In addition to its calibration services, NIST conducts conformity assessment activities to demonstrate that specified requirements for products, processes, systems, or personnel are fulfilled. The organization operates the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), which accredits testing and calibration laboratories against ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards.
NIST maintains an internationally-recognized quality system for measurement services, including calibrations, special tests, standard reference materials, and standard reference data. The organization produces and provides standard reference instruments and materials with well-characterized properties for reference measurements, instrument calibrations, and measurement method development.
To support accurate and compatible measurements, NIST offers various tools and resources, such as the NIST Data Gateway, Standard Reference Instruments, and NIST Internet Time Services. These resources help ensure that measurements are consistent and reliable across different applications and industries.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/content/standards-measurements
Keywords: Standardization, Measurements, Calibration
