An assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology measurement and standards laboratories : fiscal years 2004-2005 /
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Imprint: | Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2005. |
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Description: | 1 online resource |
Language: | English |
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Format: | E-Resource Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11141008 |
Summary: | The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Measurements and Standards Laboratories (MSL) provide technical leadership for the nations measurement and standards infrastructure and assure the availability of essential reference data and measurement capabilities. At NISTs request the National Research Council (NRC) carries out a biennial assessment of the seven MSL. The assessment focuses on each laboratorys technical quality and merit; and effectiveness. It also examines the relevance of the NIST programs and how well laboratory facilities, equipment, and personnel are able to fulfill the MSL mission. This report presents an overall assessment of the MSL followed by detailed assessments of each of the seven laboratories. |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
ISBN: | 0309654351 9780309654357 0309100364 9780309100366 1280286482 9781280286483 |